I dont think i have ever used cursive outside of the class teaching me cursive.
I think the problem is that modern ball point pens dont glide well, making it not a useful way to write.
I think the problem is that modern ball point pens dont glide well, making it not a useful way to write.
In Eastern Slavic countries, you are expected to learn to write in cursive and use it in typical writing. Writing in block letters (outside of official forms) is considered to be a sign of illiteracy.
And it really is faster, once you get some practice.
I have terrible handwriting so type whenever possible.
The only thing my kids have needed handwriting for (i.e. they did not have the option of typing) has been exams.
End result is worst then if they were taught handwriting that is not cursive, looks more like printed text and is easier to read and write.