On Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 12:22:31 PM UTC-4, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
> >
> > On 2018-07-11 6:41 AM, S Viemeister wrote:
> > > On 7/11/2018 11:37 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > >
> > >> Things must have changed in the generation between you and me.Â* I learned
> > >> to write cursive with a pencil.
> > >>
> > > As did I.
> > > We started to use dip pens after learning cursive, then we were allowed
> > > to use fountain pens. None of my classes allowed ball-points.
> > >
> > Furthermore, we were taught how to hold a pen or pencil.
>
> So were we, and there was ONLY ONE right way. Along with correct
> physical posture at the desk.

I'm extremely grateful that my teachers didn't attempt to make me
right-handed, or mess with my grip.

I got plenty of practice writing lines for talking out of turn.

Cindy Hamilton