Seven-year-old Alyssa and her instructor were recently involved in an incident that caused controversy. Many questioned whether it was right to stop Alyssa from practicing her cursive writing after she had received several warnings when her teacher gave her a red note that said, “Stop writing your name in cursive.” It might not have been the best idea to forbid Alyssa from practicing cursive, even though instructors should always be respected.

Even if it’s not a major emphasis in every school, cursive writing is nevertheless a valuable ability that requires practice. In fact, children who write in cursive may learn valuable abilities like commitment and concentration. We must assist and motivate students like Alyssa in their efforts to develop this skill.