The New Home Ec
Let’s Bring Home Ec Back
I’m happy to be part of the team bringing home ec back with the start of Babble’s new channel, The New Home Ec.
It’s been said that we live in a technological world. My kids know more about electronics than I did as a child. As much as I love this fast-paced, electronic world, I think it’s important to teach our children about sewing, saving, recycling, gardening, cleaning, and organizing. These are all skills helpful for children to learn to be independent people. We want that right? We want our kids to move out someday, have a life, be responsible? I know I do.
I’ve loved reading these past Babble articles talking more about how we need to bring Home Ec back:
- Time to Bring Home Ec Back
- Home Ec 101
- Teach Kids Life Skills and Self-Confidence
- Do-it-Yourself Domestic Skills
How does it work in your family? Are you sharing your knowledge with your kids? What’s worked for you?
Go Back To The New Home Ec
4 Comments
Jennifer commented on Aug 03 11 at 3:38 pmI wish my mom had shared these skills with me. But, since she didn’t, no my kids and I can learn together.
Laurie commented on Aug 03 11 at 4:32 pmThis is my favorite soapbox! So many young mothers don;t know how to cook or sew or can. We need to teach them!
Mary commented on Aug 04 11 at 11:07 amHear, hear! I think home ec should be mandatory in schools – not just for the girls, but the boys as well. Same with crash courses on basic auto mechanics and home repairs. Moms and dads, as well as all adults should all know how to cook a healthy meal, change a tire or a blown fuse, and sew on buttons/repair clothes.
My parents gave me a good grounding, teaching me how to sew, knit, cook, install new glass on broken windows, change a tire, change a fuse, spackle and paint the walls of the house, and much, much more.
In contrast, my first-year roommate had never even boiled a pot of water. I had to show her how. WTF?
Amy commented on Jan 07 12 at 10:14 pmI teach Home Ec (now called Family and Consumer Science). I believe students need our classes now more than ever. I’m glad to see that other people out there “get it” and realize that our courses help prepare students for life. I teach everything from nutrition/food preparation to maintaining a budget. I absolutely love what I teach.
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