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[bathina]

Just like Latin or using a typewriter, cursive is virtually obsolete. You dont need to write in cursive to sign your name, nor do most need to write anything in cursive in the course of a workday. I havent written anything on paper in my job in years. Everything is done on a computer.

[denisemb]

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@bathina wrote:
Just like Latin or using a typewriter, cursive is virtually obsolete. You dont need to write in cursive to sign your name, nor do most need to write anything in cursive in the course of a workday. I havent written anything on paper in my job in years. Everything is done on a computer.

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what about legal contracts, etc.?

[bathina]

@denisemb you can print your name on contracts. Also, many contracts are esigned. Last time I refinanced, i got all the documents online and signed them all by esign. I did have to sign my name at the closing, though.

[ann1989]

I suppose one could print their name when asked for their signature at the DMV for your driver's license but I personally would never do that.  We are also asked for a signature card at our bank to compare it against endorsements on a check that we may want to cash or deposit.  Also, I do not print my name on the back of my debit and credit card.  There have been occasions when a grocery store asked for my driver's license to compare signatures. 

[janeec]

Cursive was deleted from our school district for several years, but has been added back to the curriculum.  I teach in an adult education program.  There have been students who have asked me to read to them my written (in cursive) comments because they could not read it.  These are intelligent individuals!

[chrystaltree]

Both my son in laws are elementary school teachers in different towns and both say that cursive is taught in their schools, in the third grade.  There is State curiculum so it's likely that it's taught in all of our public schools.  People still have to sign their signaures on legal documents and checks so they must be learning how to write cursive somewhere.  I notice that people of all ages still sign cards in cursive.   Although, it's true that people don't really use it for much else anymore. That's just a fact.  I don't even use it when I write notes to myself.  Still.  I don't see the harm in teaching it to kids.  It's a tradition.    

[tansy]

As a parent I would teach my child cursive writing.  It would be a fun activity.

[sunshine 919]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

Both my son in laws are elementary school teachers in different towns and both say that cursive is taught in their schools, in the third grade.  There is State curiculum so it's likely that it's taught in all of our public schools.  People still have to sign their signaures on legal documents and checks so they must be learning how to write cursive somewhere.  I notice that people of all ages still sign cards in cursive.   Although, it's true that people don't really use it for much else anymore. That's just a fact.  I don't even use it when I write notes to myself.  Still.  I don't see the harm in teaching it to kids.  It's a tradition.    

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We use to get graded for penmanship..  Some teachers now will accept sloppy work.  My grand kids practice cursive at home 

[occasionalrain]

Well educated people have learned more than just how to get through their day and the basics to get a job.

Being dependant on a computer has left cashiers unable to make change when they go down. Power outages aren't uncommon and systems can be hacked. 

[Ms tyrion2]

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@tansy wrote:

As a parent I would teach my child cursive writing.  It would be a fun activity.

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ITA @tansy .

If someone is upset their kids or grandkids aren't learning cursive in school, why not teach them yourself.

I didn't learn all life skills in school.