Teaching kids 'home' skills

Hiya GM, Me personally have tried to teach my kids skills like that and to no avail. Did not teach them too early or too late but it did not work either time at all. They just used to mess about and not learn anything. So I think that it would be a good idea for those who don´t want to learn at Home to learn somewhere else like Classes say might be a better idea instead of overloading the Teachers not that they are overloaded here but it might be a better incentive for them to learn outside of their Home. Even more than now I think that they need to know basic things. Still trying to teach mine when they ask me but some of it or most of it is like water off a Duck´s Back. Am trying to show them different things and because they game around so much you don´t really know how much has been taken in or not.xxx

Our schools teach a home ec class where kids learn cooking/baking basics as well as some sewing and such. I took it when I was in school, and my oldest took it a couple years ago also. They also take a class that teaches them how to build things using tools. But I don't think these classes are enough if they don't get any practice at home. My oldest is 14 and I can trust him to make basic things at home. He can make anything you submerge in boiling water like pasta or noodles. A couple years ago when I was having dental problems I had to rely on him to let me know when pasta and noodles were done. For side dishes I usually buy packets of seasoned rice or noodles, and he knows how to make those. He helps with dinner frequently.. usually I will start it and have him finish it for me. As for fixing things, he will be getting plenty of practice doing that in our new place because it needs so much work.

People everywhere have tried to foist more and more responsibility on the schools. They don't feel they should have to teach their children anything but schools have enough to do just trying to teach basic education. Another reason is that they are lazy. They'd rather watch TV or work out at the gym than teach their children. A few are too busy working several jobs to teach their children basic life skills. What they don't realize is that teaching children these things is one of the best ways to bond with them and earn their respect and admiration. Parents are so hands-off these days and then they wonder why their children are unruly and disrespectful. I took great pleasure teaching my children how to take care of a household and manage their finances. It brought us closer together, gave us chances to laugh together, struggle, work through frustration and generally truly experience life together. I would not give the responsibility of teaching those things to anyone else! The family unit these days seems to be little more than people related by blood and marriage living separate lives within the same house. All interaction has been ceded to others.

Right, Parents are responsible for teaching to children for perform basic task, not a school. involved children in task like door repair by asking them to hold it or asked for some materials etc, let them see what you are doing and they learn many ideas from us. Don't tell them that lets come and learn only get involved by giving them small task.

Schools come to a second place. Parents are first responsible for the raise of their kids.Those people who claim that schools should teach to their children all the things in life are lazy parents!It is impossible for a teacher to teach everything to a child and it is also the parents' responsibility to take part in this otherwise why do they give birth to a child? On the other hand, when you teach your child certain things then you are bonding and getting attached more and more. This is the purpose of teaching and the role of parent and child, to be attached through various activities!Today most parents are only concern about their jobs and careers and not occupy themselves and spend a little time with their kids. You should not be affected by the others and do what you should do.Teach your children all the things you think that they should be taught and you are doing the best thing in the world.

You can teach them by giving that responsibility to them,let them do some errands evrytime of there free time.And tell them how important to learn this while they are small to teach them to be independent in the future.

We still have Home Economics here. Heavy on the economics. Budgeting and cooking are a big thing. Even some sewing classes. Business Math teaching check book skills,etc. I have no children. Some schools are thinking about cutting Home Economics as well as art, music,and getting a variance about Gym classes. Home repairs, that's a tough one. General mechanical skills that hopefully they can cross apply, maybe. Usually you have to specialize like become a plumber, or electrician, carpenter, something.

What?! The things you listed, I would think it's up to the parents to teach those sort of "home" skills! Who are these parents who say it's the responsibility of schools? Are these same parents not spending a lot of time with their kids in the first place? Schools (at least public ones here) have a hard enough time teaching academics as it is . . . they might teach a little about certain home skills here and there . . . but not enough to run a household effectively. When I was in junior high, I was able to take a one semester of home economics . . . which meant half a semester of cooking and half of sewing . . . but that was about it. I try to teach my kids (through fun) how to do the home stuff "at home" all the time . . . not as a strict discipline yet as they are very young, but just to instill it. Budgeting is something that's definitely something learned from home . . . schools can't even get the budget right (well, let's just say the people upstairs who are doing the budgeting for the schools!!)

This is a great question GM! I never learned any of these stuff while I was growing up. Specially cooking! That's why it's still a big struggle for me to prepare meals. The only advantage (I guess) I have is that I know how to follow directions/instructions. And this what I always try to tell my kids. If there are instructions to be had, read and follow it (cooking and building their toys).

Most times these classes are only taught to the special ed people, instead the schools feel that it will just seep into the brightest of brains, but that really is not true. The Jr. High in the district that I teach does have a rotation and one semester has to be home ec. They learn how to sew a button, cook basic meals and make a very basic budget, but it is not reinforced throughout their learning. My mom taught me to live within a budget and how to make some of those tough decisions of paying the water bill or paying the electric (the water company tends to have smaller overhead and are local so they will tend to give a bit of leeway where the power company will not). I think for it to really stick it has to be taught both at home and in the school system.

I can't help laughing at what your friends said about "this is the responsibility of schools".Which school teaches those ?I guess people who said so are surely ones that spoil their children.You are right! you know your own mind.What a sad state of affairs!so many children are fond of eating and averse to work.

hey GreenMoo, At first at my childhood days I don't know how to sweep and how to cook food but when I am at my teen age I tried to concentrate on my mothers works. I bend my eyes towards every job. I keenly observed every house hold activities. Later I started to do the house hold activities one by one. Now I am little perfect to do all the house hold works. So I want to tell you that don't make the children to feel that the house hold works are so difficult so that they will do all the works as an fun

uhm! Well i don't know why nowadays, many of our mum don't really find tym 2 take care of kid but radal give consideration to there job. In most case, most kid don't enjoy d presence of there parents. For d (FHW), dat stay at home with d kids, it is d responsible of d H-wife 2 take care of d kid nd give them d appropriate home care nd training.

You can teach your children some basic and less dangerous household chores, this will help them grow independent and responsible!

My parents taught me and I taught my kids..even my son. In fact he is a very good cook! He does more of the cooking then his wife does. He also cleans and does laundry...she is a lucky girl!

Oh, I think it's up to us to teach our kids those things. Not all schools teach those subject matters to kids. Besides, I feel it's better that we teach them since we could provide actual and applicable examples, real scenarios wherein they are involved and hence may easily understand.

see to be honest, i learnt by watching my mum and dad, without even realising it. we did home ec in school, and they taught us how to cook, and i can say hand on heart i remembered NOTHING pretty much as soon as the lesson was over.. it wasn't until i moved out on my own, and had to make my own meals, that i realised just how much i had learnt from watching my mum and dad and tv shows. no joke. no one in my family ever actually taught me how to cook ever.

Yup, I totally agree with you, basic skill for kids is very important, I don't have kid, because I'm single.....but, I have 3 nephews, and I always teach them about cleaning, and basic cooking and sometimes, I also teach TAE KWON DO, to defense themselves.

It is the responsibility of a parents especially the mother who will teach their children do the cooking and cleaning the house.It should really starts at home.As a mother or parents you should teach your children to be responsible in their life because you will know when they grew up you will not worry for them because you teach them to stood up for themselves and be responsible.

Personally, I do not expect schools to teach children these skills. If there are skills you cannot teach your children then that is where after school play dates or activities come in handy. Another option is to learn new skills with your children. Take up a new craft together! You will enjoy learning something new with your children. Good luck.