Should Cursive Writing Be Taught In Schools

Whether or not cursive writing should still be taught in school is a contraversial topic. Some believe that cursive writing is obsolete. There are others that believe that cursive is helpful in learning.

"Cursive writing has been proven to be good for our minds." Writing in cursive stimulates both the left and the right side of the brain. "Learning cursive may also help individuals reduce the effects of brain injury or weakness." Brain injuries can damage peoples ability to read and write. "In a leading newspaper, some people whose brain injuries prevent them from reading or writing print or type are still able to read or write cursive." "A survey was given to handwriting teachers at a 2012 conference." "The survey showed that only