Should we be teaching children to write?

I think it's a necessary skill. My dgs1 has been learning how to write and handwriting too. I would hate to see it disappear

I just can't imagine a world without handwriting words on a piece of paper. Just little things like sticking a post it note on a malfunctioning equipment in the office, a reminder on the fridge, signing for a delivery... I would also assume it helps kids learn fine motor skills and other skills.

Basic arithmetic is still taught some 50 years after calculators became widespread, so I would really hope that the teaching of handwriting will continue too.

It is probably my age that makes me think this way, but I simply don't think that we will ever be able to rely on technology being available/ able to replace these skills 100% of the time.

Are we talking about writing or handwriting? Writing is hugely important in expressing your thoughts and ideas, reflecting, editing, revising and sharing. In my opinion, handwriting is mostly a waste of time and discriminates against children with a range of learning difficulties. I hand write shopping lists and letters of condolences. Otherwise I type or dictate before editing.

Hand written words can be kept secret, diaries and so on, thoughts a person wants to keep to themselves .
They can also be completely destroyed if necessarry, or can last forever.