13 November 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

13 November 2021, IELTS Exam, Writing Task 2, Morning Slot, INDIA

Q. Some people believe that it is unnecessary to teach children about handwriting skills in our modern age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

In this contemporary era is an era of modernization, technology plays a vital role in a global perspective. A fair amount of people believe that traditional skills such as handwriting should be replaced with new technological equipment. I completely disagree with this notion, as calligraphy skills are essential for teenagers to acquire basic knowledge in any language.

To commence with, a adolescent begins his educational journey by holding a pencil and drawing irregular patterns on the walls. Furthermore, in accordance with this physical influence of the fingers, the nervous system of the child's body begins to activate and accordingly work with the brain cells. As a result, their language skills begin to develop effectively and efficiently. For example, it is a proven fact that children find it easier to express their thoughts when they are fully capable of writing, rather than using electronic devices such as laptops and mobile phones.

In addition to the details above, many infants use electronic screens and keyboards to submit written work, such as thesis and assignments online. As a result, they spend more time in front of blue screens, which is very harmful to the eyes and ultimately leads to visual impairment. For instance, a study by the University of Pennsylvania found that most schoolchildren were victims of poor eyesight and were more likely to use specs from an early age.

To conclude, although some people wanted the youth to get used to modern instruments instead of following the traditional writing method, however, I completely opposed the idea as there are harmful issues that badly affect the health of teenagers.

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