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marylandblue

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4. Yes that's true, but there are only so many hours in a day

Reply to Equinox Moon (Reply #2)

Fri Jan 18, 2019, 10:33 AM

Jan 2019

As society and technology changes, education has to change with it. Letter writing was once an important mode of communication. Now we use email.

Understanding technology is important for almost any career and even for personal safety. But I can't think of what harm would come from not knowing cursive.

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POLL: To Print or Not To Print, That is The Question? [View all] Equinox Moon Jan 2019 OP

Cursive is no longer useful, I'd rather they use the time to learn computer skills marylandblue Jan 2019 #1

But, but, but... Equinox Moon Jan 2019 #2

Yes that's true, but there are only so many hours in a day marylandblue Jan 2019 #4

I here ya. Equinox Moon Jan 2019 #5

It teaches fine motor skills and creativity, working on other centers of the brain. TheBlackAdder Jan 2019 #16

BOTH. democratisphere Jan 2019 #3

Agreed Equinox Moon Jan 2019 #11

Let's throw in Medieval black letter writing while we are at it. Adrahil Jan 2019 #6

Children should know how to read cursive yellerpup Jan 2019 #7

YES, absolutely. flor-de-jasmim Jan 2019 #8

In which case, they'll just turn into Republicans. SKKY Jan 2019 #9

Shudder the thought. n/t yellerpup Jan 2019 #12

They will need to be like archeologists that can read ancient writings. Equinox Moon Jan 2019 #10

My point exactly. n/t yellerpup Jan 2019 #13

''Writing strengthens the learning process thereby producing a healthier mind'' Just look at Trump Donkees Jan 2019 #14

Beautiful! Equinox Moon Jan 2019 #15