When you were in third or fourth grade, we all learned how to write cursive. But, how often do you use it? Elementary schools shouldn't be teaching cursive writing. Schools in this generation are teaching cursive, in the third grade. While in the past this skill was mastered throughout grade three up to six. Schools simply don't have time to teach this skill, students need to learn real subjects. The younger generation in the 21st century don't need cursive, with all the smartphones and computers we now use.
In the 21st century, is cursive a necessary skill? Kids have the power of internet and technology in their hands. Therefor, it isn't a useful way of writing. On computers, people all use the standard English alphabet (I'm pretty sure you know that if you're here). I remember my teachers trying to "fool" us into learning cursive, saying it would help us when taking notes in high school. But they never quite imposed on having us write cursive. It was a waste of time for both the teacher, and the students.
Secondly, schools don't have time to teach cursive. Teachers want to use their time on real subjects, what's going to help their students in the future.[Again] I remember my third grade teacher giving us five classes (approximately) to learn the whole cursive alphabet. My peers and I were getting nervous, thinking there would soon be a test. But the test never came. Our teacher had probably thought it was a waste of time, and rushed the chapter. She had never really taught us how to write cursive, all she did was give us worksheets. Truthfully, I don't even remember how to write cursive!
Ultimately, cursive has never served me. My teachers, just disregarded cursive in their learning. It also never helped me when taking notes in high school. Therefor, cursive writing shouldn't be taught at all. It wastes precious time for a students learning. It also isn't a relevant skill in the 21st century. I wonder if our standard alphabet will be "extinct" like cursive, in the future!
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