Dear Editor:
I’m a student at John Black Public School. I think children and teenagers should be learning cursive writing in school. For me, I live with my grandma and since she learned how to write in cursive and when she makes lists and things like that I find it difficult to read her writing.
For me I would love to learn cursive writing so I can understand my grandma’s writing. For other children and myself , we are usually busy with playing an instrument, a sport and other out-of-school activities. When kids are not busy doing their activities they are tired and want to rest. Most kids do not have the energy to learn cursive after school and after their activities. That’s why I think that children and teens should learn cursive at school.
Here are some reasons cursive writing should be a part of children’s curriculum. One, cursive writing has been passed on for many generations, and I think we should keep this tradition going. Two, cursive writing is good for hand-eye coordination. And lastly, it improves memory. A tiny thing to add is that it could be helpful for signing cheques and important documents.
Cursive writing was in our curriculum and I think it should be a part of our curriculum again.
Lilly Phillips,
Fergus