Originally Posted by
Grannyh67
Sewing is almost a thing of the past, so is needle work, no one does crafts anymore. I hear people say you can but it cheaper than you can make it. I guess you can on some things but I love making my own things. Just saying!!!
I sadly agree that this is the case for 90% of the children.
Yes, they must learn computers for today and their future, BUT this is the first generation where 85% (at least) of children raised in Daycare, then school. Few have "quality time" with their mothers. Traditionally, Mothers taught their children to sew at home. Now when they get off work, gather their offspring, drive home, cook or get take home, eat, take jr. or sis to soccer practice/dance/gymnastics, etc. and finally get home. Then it's time for baths, finish up homework, read out loud and bed. Some lucky ones have husbands that help out, yet some are single mothers who have to try and do it all.
It's a different world than the one we grew up in. Two parents, grandparents nearby. Progress? Not so sure.