I recall a time when schools routinely offered classes in cursive handwriting, a subject that was once deemed essential. Today, however, none of my children’s classmates seem to recognize cursive, and recent discussions even label it as a fading art. I’m curious to understand the factors that led to its once-mandatory role in education and the reasons behind its disappearance from modern school programs.
Hey, this got me thinking about how education policies evolve over time. Back in the day, cursive wasn’t just about art—it was about efficiency and making sure people could write quickly (especially signatures being a big deal). When it first got introduced as a requirement, it was largely seen as a necessary skill for effective communication and record-keeping. But as technology grew and typing became more central to daily tasks, many schools shifted their focus. Now with keyboards being everywhere and many folks even using digital signatures, the practical need for cursive has really dropped off.
I wonder, have you seen any parts of our schooling where old-school skills are making a comeback, or do you think digital skills will always edge out traditional ones? What’s your take on balancing historical skills with modern demands? Cheers!