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.
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.
The left/right brain thing has never had any scientific backing. We use both hemispheres of our brain for art and logic.
In addition, cursive is no more a form of drawing than block printing is. And it was historically used primarily to speed up writing and make quills last longer. It is often used in calligraphy, but that’s not typically what boomers are ranting about (very few of them know the first thing about calligraphy).
Taking notes by hand does have documented benefits, but I’m not aware of any evidence that cursive is better than block printing (unless speed is a significant concern). And as a millenial who grew up reading and writing both, I can say with certainty that block printing is typically more legible and more consistent across penmanship.
Did you read your link? It actually does talk about the two sides specializing. Have you ever seen the people who had the connected sliced? You would never say that if you had seen the videos. There is most certainly differences in how the left and right brain function.
Its well studied and in fact has many benefits. You’re just mad your cursive looked like shit and the teacher called you up to her desk in frustration as she tried to decipher an s from a r on your work.
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.