Irritating keyboard spacebar problem

This has been the bane of my existence for years. When typing. I often hit the space between the space bar and the bottom of the screen when I want a space. The keyboard goes away.

Why would anyone leave an active space there? It serves no purpose. Are there keyboards without that strip or an app to make that area not touch sensitive?

Or am I the only one and just need to learn to type?

Thanks. I have this problem with every keyboard over multiple devices. Try opening the keyboard and look at the space bar to see if there is a strip between the bottom of the keyboard. If your finger touches it, does that exit the keyboard? This has plagued me for years. I guess I just instinctively press just below the keyboard.

Would appreciate knowing if it happens to you.