Teaching cursive handwriting

[Josie]

I have during my college days doing research on forestry practices in the late 1800 early 1900 on tribal lands. Not so much since I have been retired.

Have looked at photo images of original documents.

Okay. Well, since your college days, historical documents are digitized and much easier to read. There's no need to try to read one in it's original print unless you just want to strain your eyes.

 

[NolanVoyd]

and when you do not have access to a computer.

I suspect you don't read hard cover or paperback books.

I have a computer in my pocket 24/7 don't you?

And yes I still read paper books and paper newspapers......which are written electronically. Hence my point.

 

[Josie]

Guess some just want people to print when they write.

 

[mike2810]

Lol.

Are you really old? (No offense but sheesh) there are a wide variety of ways to charge devices. The car for example, and the battery life is long.

I am in my 70's. lol

Interesting how you avoid questions and dance around your position.

Can you write cursive? yes or no
Can you make correct change without using a calculator/computer? Yes or No.

Give an another reason besides obsolete regarding cursive writing should not be taught?

 

[Port & Starboard]

Writing is important. The vast majority of writing is done electronically.

The only place you can find a quill pen these days is an antique store......should they still sell them in the "school supplies" isle like they did in the past?

Things change.

You do realize that everyone learns to print, right?

Why can't they do it legibly?

 

[Josie]

I am in my 70's. lol

Interesting how you avoid questions and dance around your position.

Can you write cursive? yes or no
Can you make correct change without using a calculator/computer? Yes or No.

Give an another reason besides obsolete regarding cursive writing should not be taught?

Why does there need to be another reason?

 

[Josie]

Why can't they do it legibly?

They who? Most people I know print legibly. Their cursive, on the other hand, can be indecipherable.

 

[mike2810]

Can you write cursive? Bet Sheldon could.

 

[mike2810]

Why does there need to be another reason?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Not everyone one agrees it is obsolete. So why would those that say it is get the only say in why it should not be taught?

 

[Josie]

Can you write cursive? Bet Sheldon could.

Can you type at least 40 words per minute?

 

[Josie]

Inquiring minds want to know.

Not everyone one agrees it is obsolete. So why would those that say it is get the only say in why it should not be taught?

Wait -- I'm the sole decider on if cursive handwriting should be taught or not? Who knew!

 

[NolanVoyd]

I am in my 70's. lol

Interesting how you avoid questions and dance around your position.

Can you write cursive? yes or no
Can you make correct change without using a calculator/computer? Yes or No.

Give an another reason besides obsolete regarding cursive writing should not be taught?

Those questions are irrelevant.....just as irrelevant as "can you write with a quill pen and bottle of ink without making a mess of it?

The question isn't what I can or cannot do.

The question is are those things relevant or obsolete.

Cursive is obviously obsolete. Making change is not obsolete yet but it will be soon.

 

[Port & Starboard]

They who? Most people I know print legibly. Their cursive, on the other hand, can be indecipherable.

That's you.................not everyone else's experience.

 

[Josie]

That's you.................not everyone else's experience.

Well, yes. That's pretty standard for everything in life.

 

[beefheart]

Cursive writing was just another excuse the nuns had for beating us.

 

[Josie]

 

[NolanVoyd]

Why can't they do it legibly?

Why can't you type 80 words a minute on a tiny keyboard with your thumbs?

 

[BirdinHand]

I find skills like writing and reading cursive to be important. Not crucial, but still relevant.

No different than knowing how to make change for money, do math by hand, read a map or a compass, read a clock (not digital) or understanding basic means of knowing direction by stars. Knowing what plants serve what purpose medicinally and what are poisonous or harmful…without having to touch Google.

Does it have to be taught in schools? No, I suppose it doesn’t.

But, I also think we do a disservice to children by not teaching some of these fundamental skills, so mine will learn them.

If only to be able to appreciate the value of them and have them to fall back on should he need them.

Digital is nice.

And all children need to learn how to use digital technology from an early age. But god forbid technology breaks. If you can’t read a map, read a compass, read the recipes in your Grandmom’s cookbook…life can quickly become difficult.

I was a Girl Scout growing up, there was a song “make new friends, but keep the old…one is silver and the other gold”. That lesson can apply to much more than friends.

Technology - computers, digital, etc…is new in the grand scheme of human time. If you want to put all of your eggs in that basket and completely rely upon it, so be it.

 

[mike2810]

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Or did you print that out on your printer using a script font.

Do or don't, IDC. Too old. The world can get dumber by the day .

 

[mike2810]

Those questions are irrelevant.....just as irrelevant as "can you write with a quill pen and bottle of ink without making a mess of it?

The question isn't what I can or cannot do.

The question is are those things relevant or obsolete.

Cursive is obviously obsolete. Making change is not obsolete yet but it will be soon.

Cursive is not obsolete.
There we have opposing views.
Prove that it is not needed anymore.

 

[Josie]

Or did you print that out on your printer using a script font.

Do or don't, IDC. Too old. The world can get dumber by the day .

Did the world get dumber when they started using the newfangled telephone instead of writing letters?

 

[Josie]

Cursive is not obsolete.
There we have opposing views.
Prove that it is not needed anymore.

When is it needed?

 

[NolanVoyd]

Cursive is not obsolete.
There we have opposing views.
Prove that it is not needed anymore.

You have not given a single reason why it isn't obsolete. I have provided several why it is.

There is not a single instance where cursive is necessary, or objectively preferable.

 

[mike2810]

When is it needed?

not playing wack-a-mole

 

[Josie]

not playing wack-a-mole

You suddenly don't want to discuss the topic you're discussing?