Parents Want Home Economics To Be Taught In Schools Again To Teach Kids Basic Life Skills
“Parents Push for Home Economics in Schools to Equip Kids with Life Skills”
A recent study revealed that 62.7% of US high school graduates in 2020 enrolled in college. Many of these students, unaccustomed to independent living, struggle with basic tasks when away from home for the first time.
Home economics could bridge this gap. Teaching skills like cooking, laundry, and household maintenance can foster independence. As one parent states, “Cooking nutritious meals, regularly doing the laundry, and maintaining a clean living environment are things they’re more likely to do if they’ve actually been taught how to do them at school.”
Beyond traditional gender roles, modern home economics could offer practical knowledge for everyone. As one advocate points out, “Imagine if home economics could teach us how to change a tyre, file taxes or change a lightbulb.” These skills are often overlooked in traditional curricula, leaving many adults ill-prepared for daily tasks.
By reintroducing home economics, schools could better equip students for real-world challenges, empowering them to thrive beyond the classroom.
