Note that it is "curSIVE," not "cursING!" 'Nother thread for that, puleeze. ;-)

Yes, cursive handwriting is being taught less and less. No news flash, except for troglodytes. But there are situations where one can ONLY use handwriting. And cursive is faster and more elegant than block printing, much less caligraphy, which is very nice, but time-consuming.

And writing in cursive is a mental exercise. Doing it requires more contemplation than punching out characters with a keyboard. One must focus and be "in the moment." A writing instrument can write in any written language. Writing in cursive promotes formation of new brain neuron connections and reinforces existing ones, and is very beneficial for people with "different" brain styles.

Discussion? Sentiments?

Saul