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DixieGal · 07-07-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety
That's the sort of thing that reminds me of those few teachers I had growing up who would beat you down with a ruler if you did anything creative. I actually had a few fingers broken by one with whom I bumped heads about my handwriting. That was 3rd grade ... I didn't WANT my handwriting to look like the stuff up on the board ... I WANTED IT TO LOOK DIFFERENT.

I got a D in handwriting in 4th grade. My future was sealed in that moment...

What is it with 4th grade teachers and handwriting? Mine gave me a frowny face and told me to stop writing cursive and just stick with printing.

07-07-2008, 01:58 PM	#250
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Quote: Originally Posted by RickyMaveety That's the sort of thing that reminds me of those few teachers I had growing up who would beat you down with a ruler if you did anything creative. I actually had a few fingers broken by one with whom I bumped heads about my handwriting. That was 3rd grade ... I didn't WANT my handwriting to look like the stuff up on the board ... I WANTED IT TO LOOK DIFFERENT. I got a D in handwriting in 4th grade. My future was sealed in that moment... What is it with 4th grade teachers and handwriting? Mine gave me a frowny face and told me to stop writing cursive and just stick with printing.