What has Happened to Legible Handwriting?

Because my blogs always deal with things that I am concerned about I must tell you this one will be no exception. My adorable grandsons wrote me lovely notes to thank me for a great vacation that I had prepared for them. Hikes in the mountains, explorations in a river, rides on ski lifts for grand views, which were followed by snow-ball-fights in August and of course very good food—you bet they had a lot to write about. Of course, the text was great, but the handwriting was execrable. What is wrong with schools today that teachers do not insist on students applying themselves to the discipline of writing?
I belong to a generation when your handwriting and signature proclaimed your state of study invested in all subjects. I cannot help myself but look at a terrible scribbled note and think that the writer does not take serious his/her business relationship with me or others.
Psychologist have discovered a few important truth: that repeated writing, until the letters flow easily and legibly, is a wonderful way of learning discipline besides forging new neural connections. Writing, learning to recite poetry by heart and commit profound prose to memory, together with art and music forms our brains, making them receptive to all the great things our culture has to offer. Therefore, I urge you—teach your children to write well-the computer will not all-ways be their companion.