Bringing back cursive writing

[horseless carriage]

yes there are many people of younger generations who cannot write in cursive. But I disagree that it is a basic skill - it really isn't a neccesary skill in today's world

Basic handwriting is a fundamental cognitive tool rather than merely a motor skill, serving as a critical foundation for neural development, memory retention, and literacy. Unlike the passive, uniform action of typing, handwriting is a multisensory process that engages a wide, synchronised network of brain regions, including those responsible for motor control, visual processing, and language, which directly enhances learning, improves comprehension, and boosts memory. Writing skills complement reading comprehension. They allow individuals to clearly express ideas, argue points, and share knowledge.

 

[smiley]

Basic handwriting is a fundamental cognitive tool rather than merely a motor skill, serving as a critical foundation for neural development, memory retention, and literacy. Unlike the passive, uniform action of typing, handwriting is a multisensory process that engages a wide, synchronised network of brain regions, including those responsible for motor control, visual processing, and language, which directly enhances learning, improves comprehension, and boosts memory. Writing skills complement reading comprehension. They allow individuals to clearly express ideas, argue points, and share knowledge.

you got a scientific reference for that please??

 

[StarSong]

Basic handwriting is a fundamental cognitive tool....

True. That said, cursive is optional.

 

[Sunkist]

True. That said, cursive is optional.

Well, I need to write when I fill out checks to pay my rent.. and, not as often but occasionally, to address envelopes.

 

[StarSong]

Well, I need to write when I fill out checks to pay my rent.. and, not as often but occasionally, to address envelopes.

Yes, but you can print those, correct?

 

[Sunkist]

Yes, but you can print those, correct?

It's just as difficult either way.

 

[smiley]

i find my signature is getting wonkier and wonkier as years go by but maybe that is because people keep asking me to sign on shiny glass surfaces??

 

[horseless carriage]

you got a scientific reference for that please??

To me it seems patently obvious, but I checked it out after you requested a reference and found an interesting debate on The National Library of Medicine's website.

 

[smiley]

thanks!

 

[horseless carriage]

My gas and electric energy invoice arrived today, winter bills are always painful, but my mood was lifted by the last paragraph, a brief remark but a lovely compliment.
The energy company explained that I could save by paying by direct debit, they are aware though that only my wife and have access to our account and we want it to stay that way, but they have a duty to remind me of the saving. The remark that made me smile read:
"We don't mind if you continue to pay by cheque though, your handwriting is such a delight we pinned the envelope on our notice board."

 

[January]

I don't dispute that handwriting is a neccesary skill - indeed it is. But writing in cursive isn't.