Does My Child Need to Learn Cursive?

In recent years, the need, or lack thereof, for cursive handwriting instruction has become somewhat of a hot topic in elementary and middle schools across the country. While some parents and teachers argue that cursive is a necessary part of the school curriculum, others argue that cursive writing is a thing of the past that has been replaced by technology. As with most things in this world, there is no right or wrong answer here. If, however, you are on the fence of whether cursive instruction would benefit your child, we have put together a list of thinking points on the topic to help you make the right choice for your family.