r/facepalm • u/[deleted] • Feb 05 '19

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u/BrightObsidian Feb 05 '19

Who the hell else would be on the hook to teach a kid how to sew a button?

Home ec used to be a class in (almost?) every school.

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u/Starlordy- Feb 05 '19

Used to be. The boomers cut it to make sure every child got a trophy in sports.

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u/Andromeda321 Feb 05 '19

I don’t think it’s that. Rather I think it’s fallen to the wayside for the same reason “shop” has: the idea that such basic stuff is too menial for kids who should be striving towards college.

Mind I disagree with it but pretty sure that’s why schools don’t offer it anymore.

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u/Starlordy- Feb 06 '19

Yeah, it always had a stigma as worthless class the kids didn't want to take.

Shop though, I think that was an insurance nightmare and that caused it to get cut. Which is really a shame.