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Cursive writing is becoming less common in schools, with only 9 states requiring it as of 2014. This is reducing as society modernizes and more things are done digitally. However, cursive still has value for reading historical documents and providing a sense of professionalism. It also helps children build skills and engages those with learning disabilities. The document argues that cursive should remain required in schools.

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Introduction 6

Cursive writing is becoming less common in schools, with only 9 states requiring it as of 2014. This is reducing as society modernizes and more things are done digitally. However, cursive still has value for reading historical documents and providing a sense of professionalism. It also helps children build skills and engages those with learning disabilities. The document argues that cursive should remain required in schools.

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My 14 year old little brother was opening up his birthday cards last year and had to pause

after opening up our Grandma Janet’s birthday card. I know from experience that she writes us

notes in cursive, and that Will, my little brother, could not read what that note said. Only 9 of the

50 states in America require cursive writing in the curriculum in public schools as of 2014. That

is less than 20% of the United States that is required to learn cursive writing. Many people still

write letters, put their signature on an important paperwork, and read historical documents that

were written in cursive writing. Even simple things like taking notes in class or seeing doctors

and professionals write notes, prescriptions, and papers in cursive for a sense of professionalism.

Annually, on a birthday card received from grandma or grandpa, their greetings and endearments

are written down in cursive. However, with the new modernizations of society, many people

have started doing many things online including reading historical documents, signing important

papers, and using online methods to talk to each other like email or texting. Recognizing these

new advancements doesn’t take away from the pleasure of doing things the ‘old fashioned way’.

Historical documents are easier to read online, but that takes away from the value of it being a

historical document, not being able to physically see or touch it. Important papers are convenient

to sign online without the hassle of filing through so many papers, but not everything online can

be trusted. A person is also more likely to read through the papers before signing them, rather

than skipping the important reading and just signing the document. Sending a simple text or

email saying how a person is missed isn’t as personal as sending them a handwritten letter saying

the same things. Cursive writing should be required in schools for it helps children to build

motor skills, engages students with learning disabilities, and will continue to help with future

experiences with cursive writing.

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