Originally Posted by janRN
I am so happy that your daughter is starting to sew. I can't believe that the schools no longer have home ec or shop classes or art lessons. Talk about the "dumbing down of America"!! Sorry-have to get off my soapbox.
You have every right to be proud of her--we all are. Keep on posting her projects, we'd all love to see them. Thanks.
I agree with you. I suppose it's because I was a Home Economics teacher (my first career). The home ec. curriculum has changed to more psychology and sociology-based studies. Actually (IMHO) they are teaching many things that should be taught at home -- if you know what I mean.
I understand that some few HE teachers are still incorporating (on their own) a little of the sewing and cooking in their curriculum. And I say "more power to them."