In the schoo system nearest me they don't teach cursive, at least I used a cursive computer font to print a name tag for myself, and most of the kids 6th and up could not read it. SAD.

Somehow I think this goes along with the teachers not being required to even dress up to a business casual level any more. I remember when dressing well showed respect for your job and any person you dealt with. I wonder what todays dress code means.

Another symptom of the same disease is Pajama day at the schools. Thats right the kids through high school are allowed to wear pajamas to school about once every other week or so. Personally I think the system is disrespecting itself, how can you take seriously a place that encourages you to wear pajamas in public.

Damn but I hated learning cursive, but I still use it. If I am writing something that MUST be read I print but for informal communication, and especially notes to myself I write cursive. It is far to convenient and helpful for putting thoughts together. SOmething written properly still feels to me more ocmplete and permenant, even than typed.