Alert 2025: Generation Z and the Decline of Handwriting: A Call for Reflection and Action
(By Maria José Alcázar, Master in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, with contributions from Marcelo Maurizio and Maximiliano Rodríguez Otero) In an increasingly digital world, where screens dominate our daily lives, a concerning trend is emerging: the ability to write by hand—an essential mode of human communication for over 5,500 years—is at risk of extinction. This trend is particularly evident among the youth of Generation Z, who, immersed in a tech-driven environment, are losing this crucial skill. This phenomenon not only reflects a shift in our communication methods but also raises questions about its implications for learning processes and cognitive development.
(By Maria José Alcázar, Master in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, with contributions from Marcelo Maurizio and Maximiliano Rodríguez Otero) In an increasingly digital world, where screens dominate our daily lives, a concerning trend is emerging: the ability to write by hand—an essential mode of human communication for over 5,500 years—is at risk of extinction. This trend is particularly evident among the youth of Generation Z, who, immersed in a tech-driven environment, are losing this crucial skill. This phenomenon not only reflects a shift in our communication methods but also raises questions about its implications for learning processes and cognitive development.