The Benefits of Cursive Writing by Neil Manek

Cursive writing is becoming less and less common everywhere, schoolwork,office work etc. Cursive writing is becoming less and less common since now most work is done on computers such as sending emails to fellow colleagues, writing essays for English class or creating a PowerPoint about a French comedian for French class. Anything if not everything can be done on the computer, which also means less cursive writing is used. Is the fact cursive writing is becoming less and less common good or bad? Yes, there is an alternative for typing and cursive writing called writing in block letters ( which is basically the type of letters you are currently reading. ) But not only does it take a lot longer to write in block letters by hand compared to cursive letters, it also brings few disadvantages.

Block letters

One disadvantage of not learning the art of cursive writing is that the reader won't be able to read any other cursive text. Cursive texts meaning; historical texts from 100 years ago, old texts from relatives such as your grandma's diary etc. Just imagine not being able to read a specific text for an exam. What would happen? There definitely wouldn't be anyone to convert the cursive writing into plain block letters. The only solution is to learn how to read and write in cursive writing.

Unique signature using cursive writing

Another disadvantage to not learning the art of cursive writing is that when it is time to create a signature, and you don't know how to cursive write, chances are the signature will be really easy to forge. Most signatures today are people's own unique mix of both cursive and printing writing.  Signatures are used to sign bills, legal documents, child exams etc. Just imagine if your signature as a parent was in block letters (Ex: Sandra Johnson) and your son or daughter gets a 40% on his math test, what do you think will happen? The child will just write his mother's name, in plain simple letters since he and the mother doesn't know how to cursive write, which results in the mother not having her own personal unique signature. Also, signature forgery could lead to a lot worse than just a child's exam.



Cursive letters

Lastly, it'll just create an easier time reading texts. There won't be any worry,no panic or any stress especially when doing an exam. Just imagine, doing an history ministry exam, you have to read and find the goals of the text written by a French explorer in the 18th century, and text is in cursive. That would make you be in a whole lot a of trouble and would cause stress and panic that wouldn't be there if you had learn how to cursive write in the past.

In conclusion, there are more benefits in learning cursive writing compared to not learning it. My recommendation to all is, learn how to cursive write. Doesn't mean you will use it every day and quit block letters and typing, but learn how to write cursive, it will definitely be beneficial.