“I found it excruciatingly painful to watch this video clip,. Excruciating because I love and value cursive writing, and I felt really bad for this young woman, and for what is apparently a whole generation (or two) that has been denied the experience of learning to use it. Cursive enhances brain function, helps to develop fine motor skills and gives a student a daily dose of something that is both an art and a discipline.”
In a recent commentary, writer Elizabeth Scalia reflected on the value of cursive writing.
To access Ms. Scalia’s complete post, please visit:
The Anchoress: Ranting on the Loss of Cursive Writing (27 JUN 13)
Related posts/commentary:
Psychology Today: Blog: Memory Medic: What Learning Cursive Does for Your Brain (4 MAR 13)
New York Times: Room for Debate: Is Cursive Dead? (30 APR 13)
Mashable: Has Technology Killed Cursive Handwriting? (11 JUN 13)
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