Most of us have heard the phrase: “You write like a doctor.” That means an individual’s penmanship is so sloppy that it’s difficult to read. Doctors have a reputation for poor penmanship but not to their detriment. What about those who aren’t college-bound? In other words, what about students who prefer to pursue a career in the trades?
Most millennials and the generations before them spent time learning cursive handwriting in school. Why has that changed? Why is the teaching of it frowned upon in schools? What is the impact on our youths as they prepare to enter the labor force? And what are the implications for America’s economy?
Technology has been a major driver of this change. Students, even in elementary school, now use laptops or tablets early on. They are quick to learn how to use this technology and are extolled for it. But this reliance on technology may be…
