Princess
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Been seeing talk about (elsewhere) of kids nowadays not being able to read/write cursive.
I know; I think that's pretty sad, actually. I love writing - especially in cursive, but also printing and calligraphy. I've been wanting to learn shorthand, since I do a lot of note-taking during church services.
I've heard of the Palmer Method! In fact, not too long ago I came across a guide to learning it. You're right, it is a beautiful and neat style.I learned cursive in school, they used something called the Palmer method back then (1960-62). The key, I think, to writing well in cursive is the proper grip on the pen or pencil. I see young kids today holding the pen in their fist rather than with their fingertips. I often read old documents written in the early 20th century, and almost always the handwriting is very neat and readable.