Cursive lost its point

Let’s face it. Cursive writing is becoming less and less popular each generation, and yet teachers still continue to try and develop the skill. Instead of dwelling on teaching every kid how to rewrite the alphabet in a fancy way, teachers need to focus on more important subjects like English and math.

If children prefer to write in print, then let it be. This isn’t a big loss to the art of writing because more and more people use the tools of technology to contact others instead of writing letters. With an electronic communication device, you don’t need cursive writing!

According to Sally Lavin, a handwriting expert, “Texting is second nature for them, and it’s not for me.” This is 100 percent true.

Teaching every student to sign their name in cursive would be enough. It’s not necessary to learn a form of writing that no one will be able to read within a generation. Cursive writing will soon be extinct.

Erin Kautzman

Spokane