Handwriting skills (using a pencil, a pen or a brush) are on decline. What can be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Handwriting is a skill that we need to develop with practice. Before computers and printers became commonplace, there was a great deal of emphasis on good handwriting. Both parents and teachers encouraged children to write neatly and clearly. Good handwriting could even get one better

grades

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grade

. Handwriting is still

important but

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important, but

very few people now use a pen or pencil in their everyday life. In my opinion,

this

is a negative development. It is okay to adopt

technology but

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the technology, but

the technology but

it must not be at the expense of the skills integral

for

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to

our growth and success. Computerization has affected the handwriting skills of both children and adults.

Now nearly

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Now, nearly

every office has computers. Schools and colleges are

also

computerizing their classrooms.

As a result

, typing has replaced writing.

This

explains why handwriting skills are deteriorating. Handwriting is a reflection of character. By simply analysing your handwriting, experts can get clues about your personality traits. In fact, some businesses commission

this

analysis before hiring employees. Obviously, those who write legibly have improved chances of getting jobs. What’s more, many standardized tests are still paper-based. IELTS is a very good example of

this

. A candidate with poor handwriting skills will have a tough time achieving a good band score in

this

test. If handwriting is not legible, the examiner will not be able to find out what the student has written.

This

will lead to poor grades. Handwriting helps the brain development in

younger

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young

children. It activates the brain more than

keyboarding

. It is

also

known to improve reading fluency.

For example

, cursive writing is known to help both children and adults with dyslexia. To conclude, over dependence on computers is the number one cause of declining handwriting skills.

This

is a negative development and can have an adverse impact on one’s career prospects.