Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

When discussing the

neccesity

the condition of being essential or indispensable

necessity

of teaching children handwriting, one should bear in mind the complexity of the issue. Some people think that teaching children handwriting is valuable, because it improves fine motor skills and

tectile

of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch

tactile

tactical

abilities. Others, including myself, believe that handwriting is obsolete, and have a negative impact on our environment, and

therefore

should not be taught any more. In the following essay I will provide

erguments

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

arguments

and examples to support my opinion. One argument in favour of my opinion is that handwriting is hardly used nowadays. With the introductions of other means of communication,

such

as the computers, tablets and phones, people type at an increasing rate.

Also

, unlike the pen and paper, typing is faster and the information can be stored easily for later

purpuses

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

purposes

. According to the New York Times, less than 30% of the employees who work in the city, and less than 20% of the university students use formal writing.

This

demonstrates that writing has become obsolete, and

as a result

, there is no need to teach it. Another reason

supporting

Suggestion

to support

my view, is that handwriting contributes to the deterioration of our environment. Many types of office equipments,

such

as plastic pens and bottles, are made from

undegradable

materials.

Furthermore

, papers which are made from trees, contribute to the diminishing forests worldwide, and the increasing air pollution.

This

fact is supported by data published by the UK government, who reported that pens account for 4% of the garbage produced.

This

support the assumption that by not teaching our children formal handwriting, the amount of office based garbage will be reduced, which will possibly save our planet. In conclusion, I maintain that because people type much more than before, and because writing has a negative

affect

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

effect

on our environment, we should not teach our children formal

writting

the act of creating written works

writing

anymore.