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Originally Posted by loudi94
There is already no need for it. Is there currently a real life application in which cursive is a requirement? I'm not trying to being glib,
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I think that there are many real world applications. I take meeting notes all the time with pen and paper and make notes and write regularly in my occupation. In a course I'm taking right now, the instructor uses flip charts exclusively, and it just works for the course better than a series of powerpoint slides or whatever.
There are definitely work arounds if you really don't want to write, and I can see your point there. One of my kids has dysgraphia, which means working on his writing is virtually a lost cause. He tested in the 4th percentile...which is statistically pathetic! For him we use those work arounds and not really force the issue at all, but at the same time we want him to learn how to write and get his thoughts out.
To me its kind of like the need for learning how to do math when you just have calculators and computers to do the work. We've all seen the cashier who can't count back your change without the register telling them the amount or examples like that. You can function, but these basic skills are so necessary in my opinion.