I learned to sew between the ages of 3 and 4 with my Mom and Grandmother. I started cooking at age 5 with my Dad and my grandmother.
When I got to junior high they were still teaching home ec as a 2 year program. I made a LOT of (tuition, room & board) money from rich New Yorkers at the university I attended doing alterations for 25% less than New York City prices.