handwriting is history

One might consider handwriting as a technology — a way to make letters — and conclude that the way of making them is of little moment. But handwriting is bound up with a host of associations and connotations that propel it beyond simply a fine-motor skill. We connect it to personal identity (handwriting signals something unique about each of us), intelligence (good handwriting reflects good thinking) and virtue (a civilized culture requires handwriting).

via miller-mccune.com

A fascinating look at the history of handwriting, social values about it, and erroneous assumptions. It made me think twice about how I approach my kids' schoolwork.

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