I have read that the reason so many kids can't write properly is because
they are so used to using a computer. That may if what I have read is true
make the problem worse or at least not help any.

Jason
"Rosalie B." wrote in message
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(Chris Himes) wrote:

Both of my boys have very poor handwriting (ages 9 and 13). Some of
their teachers comment on it, but some don't. My older son
occasionally misses some points on tests because the teacher can't
read his answers. Now that he has started more advanced math, he also
misses negative signs, forgets parentheses, stuff that really makes a
difference!

They also are both very sloppy in the way they arrange work on their
papers, especially math problems. They might put problem 1 in the top
right, 2 in the middle, 3 on the bottom right, then 4 on the top
left--if you see what I mean. So, is this just general laziness,
indicative of some bigger problem, something they will outgrow, or
something that only bothers me as their mother! Any strategies for
improving this? They both HATE to write as it is and so making them
sit and copy sentences or letters seems the wrong approach.

I personally would teach them to type and have them do work on the
computer for work they can do at home. So they could learn to write
without actually writing if you see what I mean. If they were more
able to put their thoughts on paper, it might make the actual writing
(when they have to do it by hand) easier for them.

But I see nothing wrong with making them copy their math over as many
times as it takes if it is not arranged logically and/or if they've
forgotten essentials of the problem.


grandma Rosalie