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agreed that having it repeated (with more advanced topics) would be more useful. learning about this stuff at age 9... doesn't hurt, but as you starting handli
by mgkimsal 9y ago
agreed that having it repeated (with more advanced topics) would be more useful. learning about this stuff at age 9... doesn't hurt, but as you starting handling money (odd jobs, after school work, etc) a whole new set of issues comes up that most people aren't prepared for.
we had 'home economics' in middle school, but only for one year, IIRC. We learned a bit of cooking, kitchen safety, and some sewing. But, AFAICR, no personal/home finance stuff (but it's been > 30 years - perhaps it was there and I missed the 8 minute lecture?)
- walshemj 9y agoBack then Home economics was designed to teach "girls" to be a wife whilst boys did metal/woodworking. School suggested that as a dyslexic I should do the typing course I didn't as that was for girls - in hindsight learning to type properly might have been a good idea
- Consultant32452 9y agoWith the going rate for blue collar skills going to shop class might have been a good idea too.
- walshemj 9y agoNot much traditional engineering jobs going in the UK though I did see a ground Worker team leader post advertised locally for more than th developer role :-( Btw Ground working is the PC term for Navvies
- mgkimsal 9y agowe had both. girls/boys did both home-ec and metal shop. we had wood shop too, and I do believe I took it, but the year before it was closed down because a teacher lost a finger (on a bandsaw, I think).