Should Kids Learn Cursive?

We’re homeschooling and are wondering the same thing. I hadn’t thought of it your way though.

It might actually make more sense to retain cursive, especially if it requires a higher level of mastery, than block printed letters if you’re going to get rid of one of them, though — especially if all children learn exactly the same style of cursive. My biggest problem growing up was the inconsistency between everyone’s cursive made some much harder to read than others.

Cursive should not be taught. It’s 2009 – teach your kid to type accurately and quickly. At no point during the workday does anyone hand me a hand-written note. Neat printing is better for interpersonal communication anyway.
I was taught cursive in 3rd grade 20 years ago – I couldn’t read or write it now to save my life. I’m saddened to hear the elementary school system has not adapted to the 21st century. The problem is that the world has advanced far more from 1990-today than from 1970-1990.

Who out there doesn’t sign their name in some sort of cursive? Don’t steal our individuality!