One-third of participants in a study had trouble reading their own handwriting . Core education standards in U.S. schools no longer include handwriting requirements . The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children start writing at the age of 2 or 3 years old. `` If there is no electricity , none of ( technology ) will work , '' he says . National Handwriting Day is celebrated on John Hancock 's birthday , January 23 .
One-third of participants in a study had trouble reading their own handwriting . Core education standards in U.S. schools no longer include handwriting requirements . The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children start writing at the age of 2 or 3 years old. National Handwriting Day is celebrated on John Hancock 's birthday , January 23 .