Even in the age of computers and texting, writing by hand is still an important part of what children learn at school. Adults learned to write longhand when they were children, and our own will do the same. Despite the digital age, it is best children continue learning longhand because writing is actually beneficial to our brains.
Recent studies have shown writing by hand activates and stimulates the brain in ways typing does not. In essence, it helps develop better cognitive skills because it taxes your brain more. Writing uses three brain processes: visual, motor, and cognitive. The visual part of the brain activates because you are seeing the implement in your hand, the paper you are using, and the letters you are writing and reading. Naturally, your motor skills are used when writing. Your cognitive skills are stimulated like the other two since you have to remember the letters and words you are using. The latter is much different than memorizing where the letters and numbers are located on your keyboard.
When thinking upon the value of writing with a Waterman roller ball pen, know that you are increasing your brainpower more than someone who is typing.
