THIS IS AN ACTUAL QUOTE!!
"My kids don't need to know how to write with a pen, everything is typed nowadays"
2007-03-02 03:33:01 · 20 answers · asked by kappalokka 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I would say, YIKES!!! Poor kids.
2007-03-02 03:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by Nonnie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well I am sure that the quote was taken out of text.
I have heard people say that their children don't need to do penmenship and writing because most of our written documents are typed. This does not mean that they will never be able to write anything with a pen/pencil in their lifetime, just that they don't have any formal instruction teaching them a certain method of writing the letters.
I don't have a problem with it. As long as a person can communicate in written language and read the written word what does it matter?
2007-03-03 04:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's funny because when I was in high school I had to beg to be allowed into a typing class. At the time it was not for the college-bound kids, like I was, but my brother was in college and had advised me that I should try to get into the typing classes as he was having to pay people to type for him and was quickly going broke! I guess now people are going too much to the other extreme!
Hopefully, the hysteria and love of technology will calm down soon and people will realize that you still will have to write and take notes and learn to write. My dh has an office job and still takes notes during meetings for example, and I use handwriting in my daily life as well, so at least for now, I am teaching my children handwriting until it has definitely become obsolete. I also am teaching my children typing as well. I think homeschooling parents should ideally teach their children both handwriting and typing to ensure their success!
2007-03-02 11:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Karen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know how old the children are that the parent is referring to? I have heard of unschoolers not pushing writing especially the younger years. If you feel that a response is necessary you might just ask about filling out paperwork, checks, forms for???? all sorts of things...how about giving someone your phone # and address? If I was feeling like a smart alec I might say something to the effect of "It must be nice to not have the expense of pens, pencils and paper anymore since you have decided to go without hand writing ANYTHNG at your house"
2007-03-02 08:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by creative rae 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I home-school and you still have to know how to write. If you don't how can your kid for example go through drivers ed, ACT'S, SAT'S, collage entrance exam? True nowadays typing is taking over but not everything is typed, and lots of people think home-schoolers don't know a lot of stuff and that would be right in your case. Thank you for making us home-schoolers look bad!
2007-03-02 08:02:08 · answer #5 · answered by tubbs 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
omg. I'd probably tell her that the kids in school all know how to write with pens, that employment application forms as well as other forms need to be filled out by hand, many exams need to be written by hand, and that writing by hand encourages the brain to function in even more ways and that many people find it relaxing to sit down and write by hand. While I type well, there's nothing like sitting down and writing stuff out by hand. I also write out lists by hand, do planning by hand. I'd provide examples of all the things in my daily life where I do not type things, where others do not type things and how important it is to be at least as well educated as those coming out of schools.
2007-03-02 06:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by glurpy 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
O.K. I was homeschooled, but I completely disagree with this statement. Is his woman stupid?!
O.K. Enough venting. First of all, you need to be able to write checks, or if you use a check card or credit card, you have to be able to sign for that. When getting a driver's license, you have to be able to sign your name. If you have to fill out any legal paperwork, you have to be able to sign.
The only thing I could think of is to point out everything that you have to use a pen for even today.
I'm sorry. This is a horrible example of homeschooling, but please realize that most are not like this.
2007-03-02 04:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
sit down and read the want ads next Sunday, and take note of how many help-wanted ads say "must have legible handwriting" or "send hand-written cover letter to apply."
I have worked as a recruiter for two employment agencies, and believe me --- good handwriting is STILL very important.
2007-03-03 14:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by Margaret H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt whether this woman actually meant that her children have no idea how to write AT ALL. I can't imagine that she is dumb enough to not realize that they actually need to know how to sign their names. More likely, she is just "blowing off" handwriting lessons b/c they are often tedious & increasingly irrelevant. The truth is this: My hubby has a 6-figure income & 2 degrees. His handwriting is sooooo horrible that mgmt won't even read anything from him that is handwritten. However, he gets regular raises & promotions. I also have 2 degrees & beautiful penmanship. You know what it has gotten me? Carpal tunnel & a callous!
2007-03-02 08:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by Tom's Mom 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yikes! I homeschool one of my children and I actually make him write everything. Writing is so important. You have to sign documents and fill out forms. Is this woman crazy?
2007-03-02 04:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by Mommee22 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
what r the kids going to do when the power goes out or when they get older they will have to sign 4 stuff u cant do the on a computer. those kids should go 2 a real school
2007-03-02 03:55:45 · answer #11 · answered by 707 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋