I'm with Codexus all the way. The usage of writing Japanese, or English or any world language being engulfed by technology, is definitely on the decline. But it's utter foolishness to discard it as a learning tool or skill. It is essential. I would argue every learning specialist in the world would agree that learning writing with reading creates the strongest reinforcement of all.
Also, Codexus' example of reading cursive is spot on. Before Heisig, I couldn't even recognize kanji on menus and signs and such even if I "knew" them. Now, I can recognize them because I know how they were produced.
Also, Codexus' example of reading cursive is spot on. Before Heisig, I couldn't even recognize kanji on menus and signs and such even if I "knew" them. Now, I can recognize them because I know how they were produced.