Originally Posted by
sandybeach
Because the girls in their mother's generation thought it was enough just to work. God forbid they be asked to work and take care of a household. And if there are children, well then you want them to do WHAT? Most of the younger girls I know (and I'm talking 30's and 40's) don't even know how to iron.
This has nothing to do with it here! It is simply a matter of money and passing the tests they are required to administer. Many small districts were able to get rid of programs and teachers that were costing extra money, and the larger districts were able to add more academic courses! They do have classes like "Life Skills" where they carry around an egg that they are responsible for(their baby), and things the kids just think are 'silly'. I am not sure which grade or course, but there are some students from the HS who go to the LQS for a day and learn to do one project.