Dear Taraz I too lied to my children about Santa Claus, a pinch of magic that helps them in the dream factory.
As far as writing is concerned, you are absolutely right and the pen-on-paper dance has been helping children develop different modalities for over 5000 years.
With writing, the brain develops the ability to remember, learn and coordinate thought to graphic activity, a unique and irreplaceable creative process from the poor keyboard. Maybe you've already read it, I found it interesting.
A hug with pen in hand.
I haven't read about it before, it is just from observing over time the differences in those who write or not. I think it adds a variation on thought in a way that slows the process and gives a chance to "think more" about what is being said.
Thanks for the article, I will have a read when I have a moment :)
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