The world changes at such a dizzying speed that "things" become obsolete very quickly. We cannot look into the future and have no idea what is around the corner. Cursive is now an art form or hobby. No one will be able to read it. If a key pad is not available, people will print. School is about learning social skills, how to work with others, building and exercising the brain, and will change significantly within a period of time as the environment changes. Remain fluid about content and encourage curiosity. My son LOVES coding, that is his job. If a child does not love it, then leave it. My other is a veterinarian, does not code, but because of a wide general education, they both specialized in their choices.
Neither do any cursive handwriting and consider it an "old lady form of communication their mother uses".