Comment by graemep
Some people like handwriting notes. I know some that do that on tablets rather than paper though.
I have terrible handwriting so type whenever possible.
The only thing my kids have needed handwriting for (i.e. they did not have the option of typing) has been exams.
You do not have to use cursive for handwriting notes. What happens with young people (based on what teachers in my kids school said) is that they abandon cursive for handwriting the moment they can - and everyone basically invents own way of writing letters.
End result is worst then if they were taught handwriting that is not cursive, looks more like printed text and is easier to read and write.