Example: Old people often complain about young people not having "basic knowledge" and say that younger generations know and understand less of the world than they do.

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[–] 8 points 9 hours ago (1 child)

I don't know that cursive has demonstrated benefits, but writing by hand does improve learning, as does reading on paper.

Cursive has a weird cult following. As someone who likes the idea of cursive, it took quite a bit of effort to give up on it. It's only theoretically faster, and it does so at the expense of legibility. I can't read my own writing at speed, and I can´t read Charles Darwin's either.

I started taking up Gregg shorthand to solve this problem. Faster and more legible, even without abbreviations.

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  • [–] 0 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

    Cursive writing helps improve brain development, memory retention, and fine motor skills.

    Brain and Cognitive Growth

    Stronger neural connections: Writing in cursive engages both sides of the brain, unlike typing or standard print.

    Better memory: The continuous motion of linking letters helps students remember words and grasp new concepts.

    Aids learning challenges: The fluid style helps students who deal with dyslexia or dysgraphia by treating each word as a single connected unit.

    Motor Skills and Writing Ease

    Finer hand control: Shaping connected letters builds hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

    Less hand fatigue: Smooth, flowing lines reduce the stop-and-start stress common in regular print writing.

    Fewer letter reversals: Connected motion stops young children from confusing similar letters like "b" and "d".

    Practical Uses

    Reading history: Knowing cursive allows people to read old family letters, journals, and major historical papers.

    Personal signatures: It gives individuals a reliable way to sign official forms, checks, and legal documents.

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