Home Ec Prepares Girls for Life beyond School

Abigail O’Neil

Older generations preach the importance of real-life homework, but with Home Economics classes on the decline, younger generations are left unknowledgeable about how to manage home life.

High schools should be required and funded by the government to have a Home Economics class so that students can learn to become responsible citizens.

Home Economics, more commonly known as Home Ec, is a class that has recently been on the decline. Without a Home Ec course, young adults do not know how to properly set up a home.

It gives students a start to learning about managing their own homes and prepares them for the day they move out of their guardian’s house.

Budget is the main reason why schools stopped offering Home Ec. With the increasing number of students, schools have had to stretch funds in order to support their increased student quantity.

The government should require public high schools to have this class out of opportunity and fairness to all students. They should also provide funding that way each school has a budget that can support a high quality of education for the class.

While private schools have different requirements for their classes, it would be to the benefit of their students to offer Home Ec.

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Students learn personal skills such as homemaking, managing finances, parenting, and home maintenance. They also learn about nutrition, food preparations, and wellness. Practical skills such as sewing, laundry, housekeeping, and interior design are also covered. On top of all of those valuable lessons, Home Ec also teaches employment skills.

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While some may say government funding would be wasted on this program, students would learn necessary skills that would help them down the line. The government has a responsibility to support its students as they are the United States’ future. There are not many opportunities where students can take time to learn besides school.

The government should fund and require high schools to have Home Ec classes so that every high school student has the beneficial opportunity to learn skills necessary for her future.