A young girl, just seven years old, returned home from school with an unexpected note from her teacher: “Please refrain from writing your name in cursive. This has been addressed multiple times.” Seriously? When did writing in cursive become a problem? Interestingly, the teacher even began her note in cursive, which adds a humorous twist to the situation.
When her mom took the initiative to teach her cursive writing, I doubt she anticipated her daughter would face disciplinary action for it. There could be various reasons for this incident: perhaps the school prefers students to learn cursive only after formal instruction, or maybe it’s not part of the current curriculum. It’s also possible that the little girl hasn’t fully mastered print yet. The note indicates she’s printing for the rest of her assignment, which likely stems from her pride in a new skill her mom imparted.
It seems unreasonable to reprimand a child for picking up a skill quickly. Signing one’s name in cursive should be perfectly acceptable. If she knows how, why should she be discouraged? I suspect some teachers dislike being challenged, which is understandable, but enforcing a rule against cursive writing seems unnecessary. Sometimes, it’s good to question such rules.
Interestingly, there’s an ongoing “cursive debate.” Some believe it’s an essential skill, while others argue it’s outdated and that time could be better spent on other subjects. In today’s digital age, where typing often replaces handwriting, many dismiss cursive as impractical. I disagree; being able to read cursive writing is important. After all, when children study historical documents like the Constitution, they should be able to understand them. Why are we so quick to overlook the value of written language? Sure, I may not use long division in my daily life, but I’m glad I learned it. There’s so much knowledge from school that comes in handy, even if it only helps during trivia games.
If my kids aren’t taught cursive in school, I’ll gladly take on the task myself, thank you very much. I just hope that schools in New York still include it in their programs, because my own cursive skills could use some work.
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Summary
A seven-year-old girl received a note from her teacher instructing her to stop writing her name in cursive, raising questions about the relevance of cursive writing in modern education. While some argue that cursive is unnecessary, others believe in its importance for literacy and understanding historical documents. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about cursive writing in schools.