I live in a small community (about 8000 people) Our school has both wood shop and home ec. ALL students are required to take home ec. and wood shop is an elective but well attended. My son learned to use a sewing machine to mend, sew on buttons, and he made an apron. They also did cooking, and learned how to handle household finances, etc. He loved it. I bought him a sewing machine for his 23rd birthday. He uses it for mending and he also made a snuggy and a checkerboard. I don't know, but maybe these classes are only being cut in larger schools?
Oh yes, I'll never forget the weekend he had to bring a "baby" home. It would cry and if not taken care of it would be known by the teacher by way of a recording. BTW he is now a high school Biology teacher and doing well.
Last edited by lisalovesquilting; 03-20-2012 at 05:36 AM.