@thetimes: Millions of pupils are using tablets and laptops for work each day — Simon Cowell’s partner says their son’s experience has made them concerned for everyone. "I came away from a recent parents’ evening for my son Eric asking a question I hadn’t expected: when did handwriting become something children are supposed to practise at home? We’d been talking about schoolwork, and I asked how much writing children actually do with pen and paper. I was surprised to hear how much happens on an iPad with a stylus, and that extra handwriting practice should happen after school. At home? Surely getting comfortable with a pen and paper is part of what school is for," ✍️ Lauren Cowell. #news #school #ipad #screenfree #simoncowell

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user4813732718607 :

Many schools do not teach handwriting anymore, much less cursive writing it’s terrible. The children’s brains are not developing correctly for the future.

2026-10-18 14:56:52

Whatdiddaniellesteal :

Just school screens then? The iPads thrust into their hand at birth by their parents are fine? Because I’ve yet to see a school use a screen in a way that isn’t entirely appropriate and educational, alongside other tools such as books.

2026-10-18 15:25:37

AlexGLW :

She’s right, whether you like her or not.

2026-10-18 17:37:54

sumaliya :

very rich coming from her

2026-10-18 13:44:36

icecoldcola89 :

Thanks for that nugget of wisdom Lauren 😳

2026-10-18 18:03:55

Sunshine Moon :

The future is Computing. NO ONE is writing by hand, from Dr's to teachers, Police to politicians. Youngsters need to learn key board skills, because that's the future

2026-10-18 18:13:13

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user4813732718607 :

Many schools do not teach handwriting anymore, much less cursive writing it’s terrible. The children’s brains are not developing correctly for the future.

Whatdiddaniellesteal :

Just school screens then? The iPads thrust into their hand at birth by their parents are fine? Because I’ve yet to see a school use a screen in a way that isn’t entirely appropriate and educational, alongside other tools such as books.

AlexGLW :

She’s right, whether you like her or not.

sumaliya :

very rich coming from her

icecoldcola89 :

Thanks for that nugget of wisdom Lauren 😳

Sunshine Moon :

The future is Computing. NO ONE is writing by hand, from Dr's to teachers, Police to politicians. Youngsters need to learn key board skills, because that's the future

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