Originally Posted by
Marco
Why? Clearly it's necessary for some. I can assure you, based on what Del tells me, as she teaches them (academically) everyday, most kids now don't have a clue about home economics, probably because their parents don't either...
In terms of the last bit, clearly not, in terms of much of the general public, based on the evidence I outlined earlier! Or perhaps common sense is another human skill that's slowly been eroded by our increasing dependency on technology?
And you can't learn to cook, just by reading cook books!
Marco.
I'm old school, so boys do woodwork/metalwork, girls do home ec. Although there weren't any girls at my school so everyone did woodwork. That was a waste of time as well but at least it's appropriate.
I agree you can't learn to cook by just reading the book, you read the book then you attempt some of the recipes and practice will make perfect. There's no mysteries that need imparting and you don't need training to work an oven or a grill.
And you can't teach common sense, it's a learning curve - you do something stupid that results in unpleasant consequences, you learn, you don't do it again. The problem these days is that it's okay, even encouraged, to blame someone else for it (preferably a faceless entity like 'the government') and demand that someone else clears up/pays for the mess you've made. No consequences = no lessons learned.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.