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In a message dated 01/08/2000 4:25:41 AM !!!First Boot!!!, MORELFAM@...
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<< also, (totally diff. subj.) can anyone speak to the neccessity of having a
child hold a writing utensil "the correct way" and why it is important (or
not?) and whether it matters in what direction letters and numbers are
formed (bottom up instead of the customary top down on say, a "L")? i am
really feeling unqualified on the decision of whether to correct my dd in
these ways.

thanks for any input!! >>


Ok -- my opinion only --

This reminds me of telling my kids to use their right hand to write with,
etc. My reasoning is that it is easier, they are definitey right-handed but
sometimes get mixed up and then can get frustrated if they are trying to
write, or whatever, with their left hand. Not forcing them to be
right-handed -- they are right-handed -- just have to remind them sometimes
of what will feel more natural, easier, if they will try it. Then they do
and "Oh yeah -- that's better." So, I think that might apply to how you hold
a pen/crayon in general. It is easier, once you get used to it, and have the
manual dexiterity to handle it, to hold a pencil, etc., "correctly" -- for a
lot of people -- maybe not yours -- but a lot. It produces a better product,
easier and more naturally.

OTOH -- I see no reason why the letters or numbers have to be written in a
particular way -- up then down or whatever -- I am happy if the end product
is legible and I think that is all that matters.

Ease of use and legibility -- this is all I want.

Take care.

Nance

Heather Hall

> Message: 25
> Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:19:09 -0700
> From: "nellebelle" <nellebelle@...>
> Subject: Re: Handwriting
>
> My dh, who is nearing his 50th BD, writes in all caps, print, not cursive.
>
> Mary Ellen
Mine too. He used to write in very very elaborate goth script, but just for
some stuff, not for long text.
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Heather, mom to
Harriet 12.15.99
Crispin 01.25.02
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