Girls: Have you ever read 'Dumbing us Down, The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling' , by John Taylor Gatto? My wife and I read that book 30 years ago when we got engaged. It's still a classic. Read it! Many of the things lacking in public education are not missing by accident!
At 71, I had hom economics but was disappointed when the first thing we learned was how to fry an egg. LOL, by that time I could cook a full supper with pie or cake, make homemade fudge, Carmel, etc. I feel like they need vocational classes back, not everyone needs a college degree. You are both right!!! Who will fix your plumbing, roof, build a house, etc.yes, real life!!! You girls are much better prepared than most because of the way you were raised. I was and am still so blessed. I was raised on a dairy farm, farmed, huge garden, learned how to can etc. Trades are vital!!! Keep on being real and sharing. I look forward to all you post. God bless you and yours❤🙏🙏❤
My granma taught me a love of sewing very early (while I played at her knee at the age of 9 or 10) and I couldn’t wait to take home ec in school. Cooking and sewing. I also learned about keeping a checkbook. I’m so glad today that those courses were available back in my day. Thank you for bringing back those precious memories. I think of my grandmother every time I sit down at my sewing machine. I have a little Singer Featherweight that I named Ida for my grandmother. And I have her Singer treadle machine that she ordered in 1915. ❤
I am a retired teacher and you are correct. A lot of things have been taken away because of budgets, but it is important to remember that the school system cannot possibly teach everything. It is in place to teach you how to learn. Parents are supposed to be part of the learning curve. I taught my own children economics and the importance of finances.
I totally agree. The idea that education only happens at school is quite damaging to children I think. We all are part of the process, including parents. I would expect parents to be responsible for basic life skills like basic understanding of banking or finance and schools providing knowledge that parents don't have most of the time. That is not be said that schools and curriculum design are not with their own faults and shortcomings of course.
Things have been takin out in order to ' SOCIALLY ENGINEER ' the future citizens for better control - the ' Dumbing Down ' really took off in the 80's - viola - a nation of Mental Midgets
I saw a video of a liberal teacher in AZ speaking at a board meeting. She thought parents should shut up and get out of the way! She had a Masters and was going to teach kids what "society needed them to know". And she thought parents were stupid. "Are we vetting these parents? They have no right to tell us what to teach". No teacher should be trusted. They are crazy activists with perversion on the brain!
Unfortunately, schools no longer encourage learning how to learn, or critical thinking in general. They also are increasingly seeking to exclude parents, explicitly, from the learning curve (to the point of undermining them). Sounds a little tin foil hatty I know, but its my observation of the education system in general over the last 3 to 6 years.
Learning how to balance a checkbook is a lot more important than learning how to throw a football. Yet, schools always spend a FORTUNE on football. Imagine the amount of food that could be grown in that space and all the water that is wasted on the football field.
I did get some practical financial schooling when I was in High School - but that was a really long time ago. They did, amongst other things, teach us about balancing a check book and we learned about basic banking and investments, mortgages and the like. As always love listneing to you two carry on. prayers for the family and your Grandma.
You girls are so right. I had home economics in high school I graduated in 1987. Do they still teach that in high school? They should if they don't. I'm glad I was raised and taught life lessons. We had responsibility growing up and we WORKED. My daddy was a mechanic in our very small town. He also was a jack of all trades. We did it all ❤❤❤
Same here and it was so useful! Did y'all have to do 'mastermix' ? First half of year was learning how to cook, second half was learning how to sew. I graduated in 80s too, rural South Dakota.
In 1960 Home Economics class was not helpful. We sewed an apron, mine was horrible. We made cream of asparagus soup, of all things. This was part of the “ what to do with leftovers”section. In Crestview , Florida , in 1960 , I’m not sure anyone had too much leftover asparagus in the fridge. At least they tried to teach something.
Enjoyed this conversation. I agree SO much that "education" misses the whole Trade School opportunity!!! You got it Katie, MAJOR shortages in all of the trade professions. From the airlines, to our plumbers, to even getting our cars serviced....Great job girls!! 👍❤️
I'm 32 and not from the older generation but you two are absolutely something else. I mean that in the most positive way possible. If more people could be like you... Oh my God! God bless both y'all.
I am of the older generation that was fortunate to have the classes in school that helped you in Life. My Home Ec. class had stoves, where we actually made food, and learned how to cook and present meals. I had Sewing, and to this day , I can sew a button on that will never come off. In Jr. High, we learned about money, in High School, I took a class as a senior, that we talked and learned about, marriage, relationships, our bodies, and how to run a home. I have to say, it was the best class I ever took. We learned how to handle babies, and how to bathe them. Any question you needed to ask, was answered so we understood. It was a sad and a very terrible decision, to take all of this out of the schools. I too, am not a math person, I know the basics, but the other stuff I struggled with. What I came away with the classes about Life Skills, gave me the common sense one needs to make better decisions. PS. To this day, over 50 years later, I know how to cook food, and I am grateful for those teachers that taught me.
I enjoyed reading your post. My mom graduated high school in '56. When she was 13, she took a cooking class that helped her see she had a passion and natural talent for this skill. She alway humbly said that she simply followed the directions. She became known for her outstanding cooking, baking and candy-making skills among her friends and family. She always did it all so cheerfully, too. 😊
I too was fortunate to take home economics in school and learn sooo much! Of course my mom taught me at home too. We made almost all my clothes and like these girls, my mom and grandma canned and preserved vegetables. I was disappointed that home economics wasn't offered in my daughters school but I taught them what I could. The best saying my teacher taught us is 'a place for everything and everything in its place'. I follow that today! Luckily my daughters had boyfriends that showed them how to change tires and oil. They also went to tech school that told them the school would help them find employment which never happened. Life lessons are what benefits us most. My prayers are that schools will get back to that!
I am 51 and always think back to my home ec class. We called it the wheel here in our school, cooking, sewing, shop and I can't remember the other class . I learned so much and I think it should return to all schools.
This was an interesting subject for a video, Katie and Corie. Homeschooling was not a thing when my children were in school. But by the time THEIR children came along, it was a popular movement, and all the grandchildren have been home-schooled. It has allowed for more flexibility for each child's learning style and special interests. It has also allowed for things to be taught or not taught that line up with our values and beliefs. Several of them had dual enrollment at a technical school during their final years of homeschool. One chose to transfer to advanced placement classes in the local public school the last few years. One is in a traditional state university following homeschool graduation, and several others chose to get college degrees online while working a regular job.
I graduated in the 1980s and I think you are right when you say trade schools are so needed. In my opinion, schools should teach the basics in grades 1 through 8 and in high school an aptitude test given and with those results, develop a course of study geared toward skill and desire. There should be an opportunity for students to learn from peers and elders, a multi-generational approach to acquiring skills. Thanks for this video. I'm sure it made a lot of us think back on what we were taught, what worked and what did not.
You didn't have vo-tech? I graduated in 1980 and in high school the 11th 12th grade could go, it was basically free trade school, got alot of kids into good paying jobs
I graduated in 1988 and vo tech was just beginning here. I didn't have the option. This video sure brought back a lot of great memories. I love the wholesome essay that Katie and Corie have. I just found them on YT a week or so ago and they make my day everytime I watch them❤❤
I totally agree with what you shared. I grew up in the 50’s, graduated high school in 1970 and then went on to college getting a BSE in education and a Masters in Educational Leadership, which I did use as my career. However, there were many in my small high school who did not go on to college and made a good living for themselves. I agree that trade school should be honored as much as getting a college education, because we all need the electricians, plumbers, repairmen at some time in our lives and as you say, with the shortage of these skilled people they are the ones who are making big bucks now and are probably more debt free than the ones who got a college education. When I was in school, there were Home Economics classes for the girls and Shop classes for the boys. I do wish those had been co-ed classes because girls need to know how to use hammers, saws, drills, screwdrivers and basic car skills, just like boys need to know how to cook, clean, do laundry and BOTH NEED TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE AND BUDGET AND LIVE ON IT! And they also need to teach gardening skills, basic survival skills and preparedness skills especially in the times we live in now. Thanks for giving your opinions on these things. I think most of us, whether we pursued higher education or a trade would agree with what you have shared. And on that note: E=MC2 😂 I never used that either! Lol
When, I started middle school in Indiana in the early 80s, those classes such as Home E.C., not just a requirement for girls but, boys as well, it was the same thing with shop classes, it was a requirement for girls as well as boys! My dad passing prompted the move to Indiana when, I was in sixth grade. If we would of stayed in Ohio, the changing of classes would’ve not started till, I would have got in Jr. High and, Home E.C. would of been a all girls class and, I would have never got to learn to work the old printing press, which, I had always had a love for writing more, when, I learned cursive writing that summer before, I went in the 3rd grade! Also, in Indiana in middle school we had what was known as activity period, even though it was a fun time you got to learn some skills to and, once a week you had to go to your home room for a study hall. But, every day of the wk you went to a different activity, that’s how they done 5th period! The school newspaper was even apart of the activity classes and, so, every year middle school, I signed up to join and, it was always got filled by the 8th graders. I waited and, waited anxiously and, finally my time got to be! Today, you never here much about these activity classes in middle school and, I been back home now for over 10yrs.
Way to go girls! I graduated high school in 1966 and the things expected from us was so different than now. Subjects taught then made us so knowledge today. We had home EC and we had both girls and boys in it!
Oh Girls, I totally agree with you on this one. I HATED school. I thought it was, for the most part, a total waste of time. I did have some college, but I was disgusted by having to take classes I’d NEVER use. I’m glad to hear that other people feel the same way. I eded up quitting school in high school and went and got my GED. NEVER regretted that decision. I have a good job now and can support myself.
I'm a 71 yr old gramma & man have I ever seen the changes in 'education '. You girls hit the nail on the head. It reminds me of the song Kodachrome. One of the sentences is "All the crap I learned in high-school ". It's so true. The education system has gone down the toilet & I feel bad for the young ones these days. The educators are getting dumber & dumber & there's so little a person uses in real life scenarios. And that's bc they were never taught it. And the reason they were never taught it is bc the teachers were ever taught it,therfore, couldn't pass it on to students. Not to mention they had a curriculum given to them by the school system telling them this is what you need to teach. I home schooled. Better yet I unschooled.
What I've experienced in my age group was the students that applied themselves the least during high school were the majority of the educators. Go figure 🤔
I'm an old dinosaur from the Jurassic era and always enjoy hearing your respective points of view. I don't know that the education system of any country in the world covers all the bases and I totally hear where y'all are coming from. There's one topic that schools can never teach, and that is common sense. All credit to your parents for the way they raised and equipped you, because they have taught you well and you both have common sense in truckloads. Awesome vid!
We actually chose to homeschool our boys in large degree because of most of the things you talked about. We’ve taught all of our children to see trades as a valuable option as a career. One wants to be a conservation officer, one an electrician or welder. We also focus on learning basic life skills such as gardening, hunting, preparedness and cooking skills. Terrific video. I appreciate your videos and enjoy sharing them with our boys so they know others think the way they do. You’re encouraging to the younger generations 😊
Old man story :) When I was in high school in the late 70's, I went half a day to normal high school and half a day to a building trades school. When I graduated high school I started a framing crew and started building houses at 18 years of age. Today I am a design-build contractor. I would challenge young people to plan out your life from an early age (13 years of age is best) and take steps to get to where you want to go. From framing I moved to contracting, then got experience in architecture, then started my design-build business 20 years ago. Now, I am enjoying life because of the early planning I did. The main thing is not to be mind lazy. Put down the video games, plan your life and just do it :)
I wish I had thought about that now. I'm learning but it isn't easy. My husband made the money and I thought of ways to spend it. Luckily, I had no idea of how much we had or didn't have. Or I probably would have spent that too. But he had a small amount to have him cremated and the credit card that I only used with permission was taken care of because I was allowed to use it but it wasn't in my name. WOW. That was a relief 😌 . Thank you Randy
In middle school in the 60s we had a gun club where we learned safety and accuracy. We met early evenings once a week. Mostly boys but a couple girls too. We took 3rd place in state competition one year.
I was born in 1970, so that gives you a sense of when I was in school (70s-80s). I was never taught financial concepts and practices in school. This was taught to me by my parents and grandparents. Im glad I didn’t learn these things in school, as finances is a moral concern with so many nuances. Home Ec, the broad topic that it is, was also taught to me by the examples of my parents and grandparents. Im with Corey. I just don’t buy clothes requiring ironing, as I really don’t like ironing. I also stay away from clothes that require dry cleaning. I do agree that schools, in today’s world, need to focus on practical life skills. It strikes me that it might be a great time to start a business focused on providing practical life skills classes for children of all ages. I went to university and got degrees and each has informed my decisions - professional and lifestyle, but Im not doing what my degrees would seem to prescribe. Statistics now show that the average student with a bachelors degree tends to earn more initially, but that over time the career earnings of those with trade school training is much greater.
You are exactly right in your opinions about education . I am a retired machinist first , then mechanical technician and master craftsman. I chose to take two years of auto mechanics in high school, at the Appalachian vocational school, after taking all requirements for high school. With four years mathmatics, including plane geometry, and four years English. I was fortunate to work for companies that allowed me to excell in all skills that I was capable of. I graduated in 1967. So fortunate to have early life skills that allowed me to make a better than average wage throughout a 48 year working career. I retired earlier than I otherwise would have due to MS. I so do wish kids of today had a better upbringing , and work ethic, rather than entitlement. May God bless our country of such loss. Your culture and upbringing has allowed you to be much farther ahead than most all young people of today. Thanks for reading. God bless. John
Hi girls, It may also be because the schools don’t have the budgets they can allocate to these subjects. I’m a. 68 year old male and took home economics and metal working. I learned a lot because my mom was not great cook and not the tidiest person on the planet. Our house was clean but don’t look on top of the furniture that you couldn’t see at eye level. lol… I agree we all need to learn this stuff and become less reliant others to do stuff like change a tire.etc! Have a great weekend!😊🇨🇦
They allocate money to the wrong things. I worked in education 21 years. Money has been rerouted from truly important things to things that look good on paper and take less effort from people. Students pay the price.
You lady's are inspirational, your morals and values give me hope, hope in the future of America. Some things that I see on the news is discouraging but the two of you and your family lift my spirits! Thank you for sharing your lives through these videos!!🙏🙏
When I feel like I want to be grounded and brought back down to reality I always come to your videos , they are so calming and wholesome. You ladies are amazing don’t ever change 😊
❤❤. Schools in USA and Canada are about 17 from the top in terms of world scholastic standards . My advice to young folk are go into the medical business , become a pilot , actor .... some successful people come from " privileged families . "Most of us have to fight like a farmer to survive . Love both of you wonderful Women .
I went to school in the 70s and 80s, and they didn't teach me personal finances or practical skills either. I really wish that both micro and macro economics would be included in the curriculum. They're both interrelated. If you vote for poor economic policies, that affects your finances as well. i know a lot of people hate the thought of studying economics, but it's so important. Great video, i enjoyed it! God bless!
Wonderful insight girls! I'm a retired actuary with a degree in Mathematics, and I still agree with you. For me, Math helped me develop my deductive, problem-solving skills. In high school Algebra and Geometry, we get too far into the technical weeds for many students, at least half of them. Schools should strike a better balance of life skills and academics. You two are a breath of fresh air and encourage me of the future of our youth. Btw, I started watching your Mom's shows first. You have an amazing family, and you boost my spirit whenever I watch. Corie is so sweet, and Katie (sweet too) cracks me up with her humor and eye-rolling! Stay wonderful!
I had Home EC class one semester in high school. I probably learned more in that class than any class I ever had. I had no clue about 85% of the stuff that was taught. I absolutely loved it. Thanks for bringing back those memories. This is why you'll soon have 100,000 subscribers. You make our old hearts happy. Our world needs more happy.
In 1902, John D. Rockefeller created the General Education Board at the ultimate cost of $129 million. He is quoted as saying... "I don't want a nation of thinkers, I want a nation of workers". School was just conditioning to be a good robot/slave. I absolutely hated school. Most everything taught seemed pointless to me. I literally had nightmares of being back in school well into my late twenties. You girls are spot on. They should be teaching life skills and trades.
Exactly. I realized most schooling is just for creating wage slaves, not educating to personally better students. Not to mention forcing women into the workplace telling them it's empowering. They just wanted another group to tax. For me, going to school in the 80s and 90s, I didn't really care for most of it. But I did have good experiences with English (writing) and art classes that have helped me and stuck with me to this day.
I graduated early from high school in 1980. When I was in middle school, girls took home EC and boys took shop. We had a full kitchen and were taught about cooking and food safety. Sewing was a breeze for me since my mom had already taught me to sew (another voice for parents needing to be involved in teaching children, also). LOL. Our class assignment for the semester was to make an article of clothing and you must wear it at the end of the school year in order to receive your grade. Haha, some of those girls were not very talented and had to wear some pitiful looking outfits that day! I wore my green drawstring pants and my white, eyelet trimmed peasant top. I was so cute!
Y’all are so right!! I have 5 children (oldest is 35 youngest is 18) and my three youngest were never taught how to write in cursive at school, I taught them how. They pushed common core math which did NOT include common sense things 😅 BTW, I love y’all’s thumbnail pic!!! All three of y’all are like 🤨🤨🤨 I LOVE it!! 😁
Girls this is priceless. Y’all are the best. Your parents are super also. They taught you both well most importantly about God. The greatest teacher of all time!
Thank you! What a truly great message! I could not agree more with everything that you both said in this. I think trade schools are a really great idea! I was homeschooled, and I am very grateful for that. I was also very lucky that when I was thinking about going to collage I was friends with a man who was retired from the medical field and was building guitars at the time, and when I told him what I was thinking about going for (music related stuff) he kind of told me about real life, and how long I would probably be in debt for it. I instead apprenticed with a tradesman that taught me everything from working on houses to repairing and building musical instruments. My point is that I am very happy with my decision, and that I had that friend that had been around to tell me how it all worked these days. I hope this video really gets out there and does the same thing for other people. God bless you both 🙏 P.S I would love a video on what you keep in the backpacks that go in your cars 😀
When I was in high school they had shop and home economics. You learned how to do everything your talking about. It's sad that the school boards stopped those classes
I was raised in the 70’s/80’s. We did get to experience home-Ec in school, which I am grateful for, as my mom ( a single mother of four) did not really take time to teach us much of anything. I learned the hard way with credit, and am now working to pay off my debt before I retire in a few years. One of my sons went to welding school and learned that trade. He is a successful VP of a large welding company now. My middle son is a plumber, who learned all his skills along the way from other professionals. My daughter ( the youngest) has been attending school part-time while working full-time. Her degree does not really line up with the career that she has worked for the past eight years. She works for the richest county in VA, which has great benefits. Once you are vested, it is very hard to leave, (I know, I’ve worked for the same county for 15 years) so I feel like she is wasting her money going to school. But maybe, after she retires from the county she can use her degree eventually. I did teach my kids how to manage money and they are all very good with that and have plenty of savings. Thanks for sharing your experiences and important information!
I had home Ec in the 70s, in 6th grade. I learned one of the most valuable lessons, the teacher taught us how to make a grocery budget. How to meal plan according to whats on sale in the ads, how to compare ads. I always shop that way and it boggles my mind when people buy what they feel like without it being on sale. Shop on sale and stock your pantry/freezer.
I agree with you gals totally. I was never taught any of that stuff. When I got married my husband did everything for 56 years. When he died, I was in panic city. I don't know ow anything at all. My kids are trying to help me as much as they can. I'm so glad you girls seem to have a good handle on things. God bless you and your parents
I believe you. My daughter graduated in 2006 and I saw the things her school thought was important. I made sure she learned life skills....banking, managing her paycheck, laundry, cooking, making lists to help in managing a household. Todays young people have been misled and let to believe (wrongly) what they can expect in pay. Esp when just starting a career. The idea of starting small and slowly working your way up is strange to most young people. They want fancy phones, flashy cars, big houses NOW. And thats just not realistic. I was lucky enough to live in a big city and had college courses AND vocational classes in one school. Corie youre married now. Be sure you and Austin keep involved when you have kids. You will need to keep a close eye on your school board! Thats where change starts. You two girls turned out great. 💖💖
Y’all have a great assessment of education. I’ve been out of school for 30 years and it was so different with my children. I had home ec and did great in it. My teacher told me I was one of the best sewers she had. I ain’t ashamed, I’ve saved a lot of clothes by being able to fix them. When I was younger in about 1982 we had a teacher that would read the bible to us after lunch. I do miss days gone by. I liked high school, I wish I was in 9th grade and failing right now. It’s good that y’all took the time to learn from your parents, I think they taught you well. God bless.
Wholeheartedly agree with every point you two have made today! I do want to commend you for saying the kind things you did about your parents and the proper upbringing you received!
Katie and Corie you are spot on with what you're saying. I went to school in the 60's and graduated from High school in the 70's and college in the early 80's. I was very fortunate to attend home economics classes and learned to cook and sew. I had business class and was taught how to balance a checkbook. The boys had shop class and learned how to build things. We had a vocational school that taught many trade skills. As you said that went away especially in the 90's. Life skills are not being taught and that is why many have trouble coping when problems come up in their life. They do not know how to problem solve when it comes to finances, repairing their own vehicle, planning meals, even down to caring for their children. That is why we are seeing such an increase in the divorce rate. Families are overextending themselves financially. I had parents who brought us through many experiences. Living in a home without modern conveniences. My parents wanted us to know how to survive in all situations. I was taught how to cook on a hearth over an open fire, how to grow and can my own food. Also how to forage for edible plants. We definitely need to teach our children life skills. Your parents taught you both well and it is visible in all you do. God bless you both.
I graduated in 2013 so I feel exactly what you guys are saying! My school had a home-ec class and a horticultural class so you had options to take those things. What I was against is that they make you take certain electives so you may not be able to take those classes if you have other things going on. Or even if they let us opt out of the advanced core classes. And girls y’all don’t know how much I laughed at the flag pole bit 😂😂 I always thought that was the dumbest thing ever
Our gvt shipped manufacturing jobs overseas. They simultaneously removed Vocational classes from schools. I was in school in the 70's and 80's. I took sewing as a joke. I still sew today.
I received all the home economics my Mom could cram into me at home, so I took auto mechanics in highschool. I went to school in the 60s and 70s. And yes they no longer teach useful things for everyday life. When they took God out of the school education went south I believe. Y'all are blessed to have the parents that you have. They did a wonderful job raising you. God bless you all.
You did have and do have "golden parents" (and a lot of golden kinfolk before them, lot of wisdom they held onto and taught their young). Glad you know how fortunate y'all are.
I grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. We children stood beside our desk, put our hand on our heart and said the Pledge of Allegiance in class every morning. My mother taught me how to cook, sew, clean house, iron, do laundry, etc. My Dad taught me how to change a tire and basic repair skills. Both of them taught me about managing finances, the value of hard work and to do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. I also took Home Economics, Bookkeeping and Economics in High School. When I was in 8th grade my teachers encouraged all of us girls to take Typing because, if nothing else, we could always get a job as a secretary. Y'all are absolutely right about everything y'all said. I had no idea that some of these things were no longer being taught. Y'all are so blessed to have the parents you do and live where you are.
I wish my school system would have taught me better grammar. I only found out taking a college introductory English class how much I didn't know about English syntax.
You two are such great teachers and so fun to watch interacting together. You should play this back, write down every thing you said you should have learned, then do a fun series teaching how to do thise things. The “What I should’a Learned in College” series. You could even pull your mom and dad in to critique the job😊. I can piture your dad quietly watching you change a tire😊. We watch every one of your vids as a family and are blessed.
I agree with what you're saying that a lot of needed life skills, aren't taught in school. As for me, in 7th through 12th grade, I majored in Home Economics, 2 semesters each for 6 straight years. It has been very useful throughout my entire life. That was back in 1969-1975 at Sheffield High School in Memphis, TN
Great video ladies. Yes y’all are so right, they don’t teach hardly anything about everyday life skills these days. When I graduated in 1985 they offered Mechanical courses as well as Agriculture and Ag. Mechanics, Gun Safety and Woodworking classes. Those classes and trades I took back then are so helpful to me today! Robbie Lynn took home economics classes and other life skill trades that taught her so much that she also still uses today in her everyday life. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻👍🏻✅😇
As a retired NC principal I listened to this video with keen interest. I was shocked, to say the least, at the lack of guidance available to the two of you. You did not say, but I am assuming that you went to a public high school. If you went to a private or charter school, that explains the lack of vocational offerings. Each school system in NC receives federal vocational funding. If your public high school did not offer Home Economics or introductory Auto Mechanics, I would be asking why not. It is too late for the two of you; however, you can possibly help someone else.
I always bought essential things that needed repair, including cars and real estate. Otherwise, I would not have had a car in high school, or been a home owner. You have to be resourceful and creative, and appreciate all the solutions that are yet to be discovered.
Enjoyed this! I graduated high school in 1982 and graduated college in 1986. Things were very different back then. I can say I enjoyed school . I liked high school and college. My 2 children are college grads and in their early 30s and have great jobs . My daughter is a nurse and my son a plant manager. What's funny is many people My children's ages ,who still don't know what they want to do " when they grow up " . Olive is so precious! She is a great dog. Appreciate y'all always. God bless..🙏❤️
You two tell it like it is and I admire you for that. I was lucky as you to be taught a lot of things at home. My parents taught us kids all the things you need to know to survive. Taught the girls to change a tire and taught my brother to iron, wash dishes, cook and more. In that aspect we were ready for the world. You have a good perspective on life. Thank you so much for sharing!
I went to a very good high school. I graduated in 1980, we had agricultural, we had home economics, we had a class seniors could take if they wanted to work during school it was called Co-op. This class taught you how to fill out applications for jobs, how to balance a checkbook, how to write a check! It really prepared you for a job out side of college. We had typing classes accounting classes and we also had a prayer committee. We said the pledge of allegiance, we had prayer over the loud speaker during home room. We were taught manners and respect for people. My parents were golden parents like yours. I was taught everyday tasks, and maintenance on vehicles. I was taught how to work and have a great work ethic as a result and so do my two grown Sons. We were taught love of God, Family, and Country! God bless you girls and I’m so glad to see how you are becoming responsible adults!
You are so right. I worked in the local school district here in my state, for many years and saw all the changes. A lot of the changes stemmed from liability issues in the education system. They removed auto shop, wood shop, metal shop, home economics,(i.e. sewing machines, stove) due to injury chances. Those became trade school classes, and as you said, became a stigma, for students who wanted to learn that type of class and life needs. It is a shame, that students are NOT taught life skills, by schools, and also some from their own parents. But, as yourselves at your age, most parents did not learn it to teach it, so now there are multiple generations knows not much for living life. Bless you both, and your parents for taking the time to teach you, and for you both to learn from them. You are better for it, and we need more care and teaching like you received. I for one am blessed to have been taught as you were by a loving family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even older cousins. God bless having family and God bless you and yours.
Ya’ll are making sense. I graduated in 80’ and the stuff you missed, life skills, I learned from my parents. I took an aeronautics class that was offered in my HS instead of home ec., switched after they had me sew a purple hippo from a pattern. Thankfully I got to graduate early, hated HS. Hands on learning works best for me.
This is probably something you guys don't get often, but I'm from Singapore, and youtube pushed me your mom's channel, which led me here. I've been catching up on the videos, watching for a while, enjoying the cultural exchange (moreso from your mom's channel though, because she focuses on the food and culture stuff) and I'm struck by how down to earth, well-adjusted, sensible you guys are, as well as how much we have in common in terms of beliefs and values, even halfway across the world. I live in a city, so I especially enjoy living vicariously through the quiet, peaceful lives that you guys live in the midst of nature and the beauty of God's creation. At the back of my mind, I also can't help but think how much of an injustice that Hollywood, the media, and the US coastal elites in general have caricatured Appalachians to the rest of the world as a racist and hateful people, and project their evil on you as the cause of all problems in the US. As far as I can tell, that has been a gross smear, and I hope that one day the truth will set us all free from the lies. It might be interesting for you to know that we do have leftism growing its roots here too because we're a metropolitan city, and it creeps it through academia and social media, especially through our youth. anyway, keep it up, God bless you, God keep you. :) oh, and by the way, the red in Corie's kitchen is perfectly fine, to be honest! I don't know what's so offensive about it. I think it gives it a really nice, old school look that fits the general vibe of the house. I also love the wood furniture - those are the best.
I had a bad home life my Dad was a alcoholic and we moved all the time so I was out on my own at 16 working had quit school I’m 71 now and have a 300 thousand dollar home I made my living welding that I learned on the job by practicing on scrap at lunch time .I can tell how much better off you two are with a good education and a good home life has prepared you better for life’s struggles. My Mother died in her 60’s and my Dad in his 50’s . I love you two Girl’s and your music and keeping your ducks in a row. Keep up the good work. Growing a garden & putting up your own food is a great skill to have . I learned it from my wife’s Grand parents and did it up to just a few years ago my legs gave out on me but hope to start back next year.You two are really blessed to be where your at in life now. God bless you .🌺
I was on the honors track in high school, but I didn't take math beyond tenth grade (Advanced Algebra II), and declined to take physics as a senior. For my junior year, I wanted to follow a semester of basic chemistry with an environmental biology elective, but was told I had to take a quarter of "quant" (quantitative chemistry), folowed by a quarter of equilibrium chemistry. I did manage to take Consumer Economics, in which I learned a valuable lesson: "The primary motive of business is profit." So when I see a company saying its priority is serving the customer or contributing to society, I wonder what else the corporation is lying about.
I'm glad my Father when I was a youngster till they day I moved out sat me down and showed me his check and where his money went and how he set his budget. He knew how to work on cars and taught me the best he could to where I can at least do mechanics 101 and maybe a little 201. He taught me how to prepare for life's issues and be prepared for them. My mother taught me how to sew buttons and iron and wash clothes along with cooking. School didn't teach me a lot of things that my parents taught me.
You are correct in that schools should teach about finances and basic life skills. A lot of things that I use today (how to cook, wash clothes, etc) were things that I learned from my family, not from school. Fortunately, there are resources outside of school that can help you learn about finances, etc, if you are interested.
Younger viewer and subscriber (30) here but you are spot on with everything and I’m grateful my parents taught my siblings these things and I think I’m a better person for it. You gals are so wise. Love all your videos thank you!
Here, they don't teach finances, how to address an envelope correctly or how to write a proper letter. This can be necessary for a variety of reasons. They don't even teach how to sign your name. This can be to required on legal documents. Dropped all these things so they can teach a lot of nonsense. The big thing here is to make sure the kids can pass those all important state tests . Got to keep them federal dollars coming in. We taught basic skills to our kids, including how to address an envelope and write letters! We also took advantage of 4-h and the kids learned a lot of fantastic skills while having fun in 4-H. They even had a laundry project:() A college education does help you be a well rounded person as far as education goes. However, some people are not cut out for college. We all need plumbers,mechanics HVAC repairmen and so forth.
I was a bad teen tough childhood.... I'm thankful for the hard and crazy times. I never graduated and did not need to. My kids now value as yall do because that is how we live and raise them. We now homeschool and they are now not college bound either for now. They have choices but they know EVERYTHING each of those choices will hold. 🤍🖤🌞🌙🌟
You two are right on the money! I went to school in the 60’s and 70’s .We learned basic everything and common sense. As far as changing tires or tweaking the carburetor we learned from our fathers or friends. Trade school always got a bad rap , but one of my friends went to vocational school and guess what? He became a millionaire 😊 I learned in school and then 4 years in the Air Force as a propulsion mechanic., but after I got out I end up with a career as a mailman in a pretty good sized city. So, we never always know where we will end up 😊 Keep it up with the interesting videos 😊
I'm the same way about ironing!!!! 🤣 I have a fold up ironing mat that I can put on a table. And a mini ironing board and in 17 years of marriage I've maybe used them 17 times. Only for special occasions
Excellent video, especially the financial perspective, really everything you pointed out! My wife and I were fortunate to get from our little church financial teaching from Larry Burkett on budgeting and living debt free. We are now retired and don't have the stress of debt. We learned how to honor God, bless others, and live on the rest. So good to hear young people saying these things, God bless you.
Yes, trade and vocational schools plus community colleges. My favorite classes in high school were home ec and art. They have both served me more than any other education I received.
What we need to remember….we are blessed with FREE education until grade 12. Private, expensive schools cover some of the things you girls talked about public schools neglecting. However, my stance on it is the gift of free education is a blessing, but it’s essential to be combined with education from home and your church. Interesting topic you girls have covered!
I agree with you all 100%. Kids need a class in basic life skills because not everyone gets that preparation at home. And at that stage in our life we don't always want to listen to our parents and having it come from the school setting might be more beneficial. I graduated in 1979, I had home-ec. Also had 1&1/2 years of college and 2 years of vocational school. Still had basic life skills I had to learn on my own and with the help of parents and grandparents. So many kids today are ill prepared for life because working parents give them things, not time, or Grandparents are raising them due to drug abused parents and they're tired, stressed, just surviving. I'm so thankful for my upbringing and tried to prepare my own kids for everyday life.
Y'all nailed it. I went to school in the 70s and 80s. I graduated in 84. The young generation today don't have a clue. Y'all are fortunate to have parents that taught you valuable life skills. Tell your mom and dad hey from Lisa I n Oklahoma
I was just talking about this the other day with someone. There is a girl who works at my local Sonic and 3 separate times she has given me back my change and she gave me more than she should have. One of the times I tried to explain to her how to count the change back by subtracting the actual cost of my meal, from the $20.00 bill I gave her and she still didn't get it and gave me the wrong amount. I ended up just giving her another dollar and tell it her to keep the change, (knowing that at the end of the shift the math will be done and she keeps whatever is leftover from the total of the meals purchased). And I thought that was just the young people that didn't seem to be able to make change, until a day or so lately I stopped by my local 7-11 to get some gas and smokes and the Last cashier (which was close to my own age) kept having to look at the register to remember how much to give me back, AS SHE WAS GETTING THE CHANGE OUT OF THE REGISTER!) I swear my head almost exploded. It was all I could do was to keep from saying "what on earth would you do if you didn't have that register there to tell you what to give me back in change!?" But I'm proud of myself for holding tongue and not saying it.
I always said money management should be a required course in every high school. I graduated I 1974. Luv u girls!!!
Somehow the wrong crowd got a hold of our education system. Y’all make some good points ! Thanks again
I was thinking the same thing.
I agree completely. They don’t teach everyday important things.
Activities of daily living.
I agree with you and feel that all schools should teach a life skills class along with the other classes!
Girls: Have you ever read 'Dumbing us Down, The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling' , by John Taylor Gatto? My wife and I read that book 30 years ago when we got engaged. It's still a classic. Read it! Many of the things lacking in public education are not missing by accident!
That's very true. They want students smart enough to follow orders, yet to dumb to question them.
Robert Fox....Sounds like a great read!
Amen, homeschool nowadays!
I haven’t read this but it sounds extremely accurate.
I agree thank you.
I agree 100% on the trade schools! Not all young people are meant to go college. Great topic ! Y’all did a fine job!
At 71, I had hom economics but was disappointed when the first thing we learned was how to fry an egg. LOL, by that time I could cook a full supper with pie or cake, make homemade fudge, Carmel, etc. I feel like they need vocational classes back, not everyone needs a college degree. You are both right!!! Who will fix your plumbing, roof, build a house, etc.yes, real life!!! You girls are much better prepared than most because of the way you were raised. I was and am still so blessed. I was raised on a dairy farm, farmed, huge garden, learned how to can etc. Trades are vital!!! Keep on being real and sharing. I look forward to all you post. God bless you and yours❤🙏🙏❤
My granma taught me a love of sewing very early (while I played at her knee at the age of 9 or 10) and I couldn’t wait to take home ec in school. Cooking and sewing. I also learned about keeping a checkbook. I’m so glad today that those courses were available back in my day. Thank you for bringing back those precious memories. I think of my grandmother every time I sit down at my sewing machine. I have a little Singer Featherweight that I named Ida for my grandmother. And I have her Singer treadle machine that she ordered in 1915. ❤
I think there should be a option after you get to high school to focus on personal interest.
Thank you girls about being nice to us older people.
I am a retired teacher and you are correct. A lot of things have been taken away because of budgets, but it is important to remember that the school system cannot possibly teach everything. It is in place to teach you how to learn. Parents are supposed to be part of the learning curve. I taught my own children economics and the importance of finances.
I totally agree. The idea that education only happens at school is quite damaging to children I think. We all are part of the process, including parents. I would expect parents to be responsible for basic life skills like basic understanding of banking or finance and schools providing knowledge that parents don't have most of the time. That is not be said that schools and curriculum design are not with their own faults and shortcomings of course.
Things have been takin out in order to ' SOCIALLY ENGINEER ' the future citizens for better control - the ' Dumbing Down ' really took off in the 80's - viola - a nation of Mental Midgets
I saw a video of a liberal teacher in AZ speaking at a board meeting. She thought parents should shut up and get out of the way! She had a Masters and was going to teach kids what "society needed them to know". And she thought parents were stupid. "Are we vetting these parents? They have no right to tell us what to teach". No teacher should be trusted. They are crazy activists with perversion on the brain!
Unfortunately, schools no longer encourage learning how to learn, or critical thinking in general. They also are increasingly seeking to exclude parents, explicitly, from the learning curve (to the point of undermining them). Sounds a little tin foil hatty I know, but its my observation of the education system in general over the last 3 to 6 years.
Learning how to balance a checkbook is a lot more important than learning how to throw a football. Yet, schools always spend a FORTUNE on football. Imagine the amount of food that could be grown in that space and all the water that is wasted on the football field.
I did get some practical financial schooling when I was in High School - but that was a really long time ago. They did, amongst other things, teach us about balancing a check book and we learned about basic banking and investments, mortgages and the like. As always love listneing to you two carry on. prayers for the family and your Grandma.
You girls are so right. I had home economics in high school I graduated in 1987. Do they still teach that in high school? They should if they don't. I'm glad I was raised and taught life lessons. We had responsibility growing up and we WORKED. My daddy was a mechanic in our very small town. He also was a jack of all trades. We did it all ❤❤❤
Btw, Olive is being so good 😇😇😇💜
Same here and it was so useful! Did y'all have to do 'mastermix' ? First half of year was learning how to cook, second half was learning how to sew. I graduated in 80s too, rural South Dakota.
I had home economics in middle school. I graduated 1982. They don't teach it. They stopped teaching it by the time my son got to middle school.
Amen!
In 1960 Home Economics class was not helpful. We sewed an apron, mine was horrible. We made cream of asparagus soup, of all things. This was part of the “ what to do with leftovers”section. In Crestview , Florida , in 1960 , I’m not sure anyone had too much leftover asparagus in the fridge. At least they tried to teach something.
Enjoyed this conversation. I agree SO much that "education" misses the whole Trade School opportunity!!! You got it Katie, MAJOR shortages in all of the trade professions. From the airlines, to our plumbers, to even getting our cars serviced....Great job girls!! 👍❤️
I'm 32 and not from the older generation but you two are absolutely something else. I mean that in the most positive way possible. If more people could be like you... Oh my God! God bless both y'all.
I am of the older generation that was fortunate to have the classes in school that helped you in Life. My Home Ec. class had stoves, where we actually made food, and learned how to cook and present meals. I had Sewing, and to this day , I can sew a button on that will never come off. In Jr. High, we learned about money, in High School, I took a class as a senior, that we talked and learned about, marriage, relationships, our bodies, and how to run a home. I have to say, it was the best class I ever took. We learned how to handle babies, and how to bathe them. Any question you needed to ask, was answered so we understood. It was a sad and a very terrible decision, to take all of this out of the schools. I too, am not a math person, I know the basics, but the other stuff I struggled with. What I came away with the classes about Life Skills, gave me the common sense one needs to make better decisions. PS. To this day, over 50 years later, I know how to cook food, and I am grateful for those teachers that taught me.
I enjoyed reading your post. My mom graduated high school in '56. When she was 13, she took a cooking class that helped her see she had a passion and natural talent for this skill. She alway humbly said that she simply followed the directions. She became known for her outstanding cooking, baking and candy-making skills among her friends and family. She always did it all so cheerfully, too. 😊
I too was fortunate to take home economics in school and learn sooo much! Of course my mom taught me at home too. We made almost all my clothes and like these girls, my mom and grandma canned and preserved vegetables. I was disappointed that home economics wasn't offered in my daughters school but I taught them what I could. The best saying my teacher taught us is 'a place for everything and everything in its place'. I follow that today! Luckily my daughters had boyfriends that showed them how to change tires and oil. They also went to tech school that told them the school would help them find employment which never happened. Life lessons are what benefits us most. My prayers are that schools will get back to that!
I am 51 and always think back to my home ec class. We called it the wheel here in our school, cooking, sewing, shop and I can't remember the other class . I learned so much and I think it should return to all schools.
This was an interesting subject for a video, Katie and Corie. Homeschooling was not a thing when my children were in school. But by the time THEIR children came along, it was a popular movement, and all the grandchildren have been home-schooled. It has allowed for more flexibility for each child's learning style and special interests. It has also allowed for things to be taught or not taught that line up with our values and beliefs. Several of them had dual enrollment at a technical school during their final years of homeschool. One chose to transfer to advanced placement classes in the local public school the last few years. One is in a traditional state university following homeschool graduation, and several others chose to get college degrees online while working a regular job.
Anyone else feel old when they mentioned starting kindergarten in 2000? Time is getting away from us.
I graduated in the 1980s and I think you are right when you say trade schools are so needed. In my opinion, schools should teach the basics in grades 1 through 8 and in high school an aptitude test given and with those results, develop a course of study geared toward skill and desire.
There should be an opportunity for students to learn from peers and elders, a multi-generational approach to acquiring skills. Thanks for this video. I'm sure it made a lot of us think back on what we were taught, what worked and what did not.
You didn't have vo-tech? I graduated in 1980 and in high school the 11th 12th grade could go, it was basically free trade school, got alot of kids into good paying jobs
@@wakeup6910 No, but that's wonderful you had that option.
Yes, we all need to develop skills that we have a natural gift to accomplish.
I graduated in 1988 and vo tech was just beginning here. I didn't have the option. This video sure brought back a lot of great memories. I love the wholesome essay that Katie and Corie have. I just found them on YT a week or so ago and they make my day everytime I watch them❤❤
I totally agree with what you shared. I grew up in the 50’s, graduated high school in 1970 and then went on to college getting a BSE in education and a Masters in Educational Leadership, which I did use as my career. However, there were many in my small high school who did not go on to college and made a good living for themselves. I agree that trade school should be honored as much as getting a college education, because we all need the electricians, plumbers, repairmen at some time in our lives and as you say, with the shortage of these skilled people they are the ones who are making big bucks now and are probably more debt free than the ones who got a college education. When I was in school, there were Home Economics classes for the girls and Shop classes for the boys. I do wish those had been co-ed classes because girls need to know how to use hammers, saws, drills, screwdrivers and basic car skills, just like boys need to know how to cook, clean, do laundry and BOTH NEED TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE AND BUDGET AND LIVE ON IT! And they also need to teach gardening skills, basic survival skills and preparedness skills especially in the times we live in now. Thanks for giving your opinions on these things. I think most of us, whether we pursued higher education or a trade would agree with what you have shared. And on that note: E=MC2 😂 I never used that either! Lol
I agree with you, life skills should be in every educational curriculum.
When, I started middle school in Indiana in the early 80s, those classes such as Home E.C., not just a requirement for girls but, boys as well, it was the same thing with shop classes, it was a requirement for girls as well as boys! My dad passing prompted the move to Indiana when, I was in sixth grade. If we would of stayed in Ohio, the changing of classes would’ve not started till, I would have got in Jr. High and, Home E.C. would of been a all girls class and, I would have never got to learn to work the old printing press, which, I had always had a love for writing more, when, I learned cursive writing that summer before, I went in the 3rd grade! Also, in Indiana in middle school we had what was known as activity period, even though it was a fun time you got to learn some skills to and, once a week you had to go to your home room for a study hall. But, every day of the wk you went to a different activity, that’s how they done 5th period! The school newspaper was even apart of the activity classes and, so, every year middle school, I signed up to join and, it was always got filled by the 8th graders. I waited and, waited anxiously and, finally my time got to be! Today, you never here much about these activity classes in middle school and, I been back home now for over 10yrs.
Yes! This is why I homeschool. I’m 39 & 3/4 and these are facts!
I was just thinking the same thing!!!! My boys are 8 5 and 5 and all of them can cook and they all know how to use tools and start a fire.
Way to go girls! I graduated high school in 1966 and the things expected from us was so different than now. Subjects taught then made us so knowledge today. We had home EC and we had both girls and boys in it!
Oh Girls, I totally agree with you on this one. I HATED school. I thought it was, for the most part, a total waste of time. I did have some college, but I was disgusted by having to take classes I’d NEVER use. I’m glad to hear that other people feel the same way. I eded up quitting school in high school and went and got my GED. NEVER regretted that decision. I have a good job now and can support myself.
I'm a 71 yr old gramma & man have I ever seen the changes in 'education '. You girls hit the nail on the head. It reminds me of the song Kodachrome. One of the sentences is "All the crap I learned in high-school ". It's so true. The education system has gone down the toilet & I feel bad for the young ones these days. The educators are getting dumber & dumber & there's so little a person uses in real life scenarios. And that's bc they were never taught it. And the reason they were never taught it is bc the teachers were ever taught it,therfore, couldn't pass it on to students. Not to mention they had a curriculum given to them by the school system telling them this is what you need to teach. I home schooled. Better yet I unschooled.
What I've experienced in my age group was the students that applied themselves the least during high school were the majority of the educators. Go figure 🤔
I'm an old dinosaur from the Jurassic era and always enjoy hearing your respective points of view. I don't know that the education system of any country in the world covers all the bases and I totally hear where y'all are coming from. There's one topic that schools can never teach, and that is common sense. All credit to your parents for the way they raised and equipped you, because they have taught you well and you both have common sense in truckloads. Awesome vid!
We actually chose to homeschool our boys in large degree because of most of the things you talked about. We’ve taught all of our children to see trades as a valuable option as a career. One wants to be a conservation officer, one an electrician or welder. We also focus on learning basic life skills such as gardening, hunting, preparedness and cooking skills. Terrific video. I appreciate your videos and enjoy sharing them with our boys so they know others think the way they do. You’re encouraging to the younger generations 😊
Old man story :) When I was in high school in the late 70's, I went half a day to normal high school and half a day to a building trades school. When I graduated high school I started a framing crew and started building houses at 18 years of age. Today I am a design-build contractor. I would challenge young people to plan out your life from an early age (13 years of age is best) and take steps to get to where you want to go. From framing I moved to contracting, then got experience in architecture, then started my design-build business 20 years ago. Now, I am enjoying life because of the early planning I did. The main thing is not to be mind lazy. Put down the video games, plan your life and just do it :)
That’s great, I agree, early planning is always good :)
I wish I had thought about that now. I'm learning but it isn't easy. My husband made the money and I thought of ways to spend it. Luckily, I had no idea of how much we had or didn't have. Or I probably would have spent that too. But he had a small amount to have him cremated and the credit card that I only used with permission was taken care of because I was allowed to use it but it wasn't in my name. WOW. That was a relief 😌 . Thank you Randy
In middle school in the 60s we had a gun club where we learned safety and accuracy. We met early evenings once a week. Mostly boys but a couple girls too. We took 3rd place in state competition one year.
That’s cool!
I was born in 1970, so that gives you a sense of when I was in school (70s-80s). I was never taught financial concepts and practices in school. This was taught to me by my parents and grandparents. Im glad I didn’t learn these things in school, as finances is a moral concern with so many nuances. Home Ec, the broad topic that it is, was also taught to me by the examples of my parents and grandparents. Im with Corey. I just don’t buy clothes requiring ironing, as I really don’t like ironing. I also stay away from clothes that require dry cleaning. I do agree that schools, in today’s world, need to focus on practical life skills. It strikes me that it might be a great time to start a business focused on providing practical life skills classes for children of all ages. I went to university and got degrees and each has informed my decisions - professional and lifestyle, but Im not doing what my degrees would seem to prescribe. Statistics now show that the average student with a bachelors degree tends to earn more initially, but that over time the career earnings of those with trade school training is much greater.
You are exactly right in your opinions about education . I am a retired machinist first , then mechanical technician and master craftsman. I chose to take two years of auto mechanics in high school, at the Appalachian vocational school, after taking all requirements for high school. With four years mathmatics, including plane geometry, and four years English. I was fortunate to work for companies that allowed me to excell in all skills that I was capable of. I graduated in 1967. So fortunate to have early life skills that allowed me to make a better than average wage throughout a 48 year working career. I retired earlier than I otherwise would have due to MS. I so do wish kids of today had a better upbringing , and work ethic, rather than entitlement. May God bless our country of such loss. Your culture and upbringing has allowed you to be much farther ahead than most all young people of today. Thanks for reading. God bless. John
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Hi girls,
It may also be because the schools don’t have the budgets they can allocate to these subjects. I’m a. 68 year old male and took home economics and metal working. I learned a lot because my mom was not great cook and not the tidiest person on the planet. Our house was clean but don’t look on top of the furniture that you couldn’t see at eye level. lol… I agree we all need to learn this stuff and become less reliant others to do stuff like change a tire.etc! Have a great weekend!😊🇨🇦
They allocate money to the wrong things. I worked in education 21 years. Money has been rerouted from truly important things to things that look good on paper and take less effort from people. Students pay the price.
Life skills classes needed! Because even chemists need life skills.
So true!
Preach it girls. The next generation needs people like you who lead by example.👍
You lady's are inspirational, your morals and values give me hope, hope in the future of America. Some things that I see on the news is discouraging but the two of you and your family lift my spirits! Thank you for sharing your lives through these videos!!🙏🙏
When I feel like I want to be grounded and brought back down to reality I always come to your videos , they are so calming and wholesome. You ladies are amazing don’t ever change 😊
❤❤. Schools in USA and Canada are about 17 from the top in terms of world scholastic standards . My advice to young folk are go into the medical business , become a pilot , actor .... some successful people come from " privileged families . "Most of us have to fight like a farmer to survive . Love both of you wonderful Women .
I went to school in the 70s and 80s, and they didn't teach me personal finances or practical skills either. I really wish that both micro and macro economics would be included in the curriculum. They're both interrelated. If you vote for poor economic policies, that affects your finances as well. i know a lot of people hate the thought of studying economics, but it's so important. Great video, i enjoyed it! God bless!
Wonderful insight girls! I'm a retired actuary with a degree in Mathematics, and I still agree with you. For me, Math helped me develop my deductive, problem-solving skills. In high school Algebra and Geometry, we get too far into the technical weeds for many students, at least half of them. Schools should strike a better balance of life skills and academics. You two are a breath of fresh air and encourage me of the future of our youth. Btw, I started watching your Mom's shows first. You have an amazing family, and you boost my spirit whenever I watch. Corie is so sweet, and Katie (sweet too) cracks me up with her humor and eye-rolling! Stay wonderful!
I don’t know how to change a flat tire. I guess I’m a horrible person. 😂😂
I had Home EC class one semester in high school. I probably learned more in that class than any class I ever had. I had no clue about 85% of the stuff that was taught. I absolutely loved it. Thanks for bringing back those memories. This is why you'll soon have 100,000 subscribers. You make our old hearts happy. Our world needs more happy.
I was in school in the 70 and we had most of the classes you didn't get
Thanks for a very exciting and thoughtful provoking conversation to listen to as I cleaned my room 😂 I agree a million percent with all your comments!
In 1902, John D. Rockefeller created the General Education Board at the ultimate cost of $129 million. He is quoted as saying... "I don't want a nation of thinkers, I want a nation of workers". School was just conditioning to be a good robot/slave. I absolutely hated school. Most everything taught seemed pointless to me. I literally had nightmares of being back in school well into my late twenties. You girls are spot on. They should be teaching life skills and trades.
Exactly. I realized most schooling is just for creating wage slaves, not educating to personally better students. Not to mention forcing women into the workplace telling them it's empowering. They just wanted another group to tax. For me, going to school in the 80s and 90s, I didn't really care for most of it. But I did have good experiences with English (writing) and art classes that have helped me and stuck with me to this day.
I hated school too
I graduated early from high school in 1980. When I was in middle school, girls took home EC and boys took shop. We had a full kitchen and were taught about cooking and food safety. Sewing was a breeze for me since my mom had already taught me to sew (another voice for parents needing to be involved in teaching children, also). LOL. Our class assignment for the semester was to make an article of clothing and you must wear it at the end of the school year in order to receive your grade. Haha, some of those girls were not very talented and had to wear some pitiful looking outfits that day! I wore my green drawstring pants and my white, eyelet trimmed peasant top. I was so cute!
That sounds adorable!
Y’all are so right!! I have 5 children (oldest is 35 youngest is 18) and my three youngest were never taught how to write in cursive at school, I taught them how. They pushed common core math which did NOT include common sense things 😅 BTW, I love y’all’s thumbnail pic!!! All three of y’all are like 🤨🤨🤨 I LOVE it!! 😁
Girls this is priceless. Y’all are the best. Your parents are super also. They taught you both well most importantly about God. The greatest teacher of all time!
Thank you! What a truly great message! I could not agree more with everything that you both said in this.
I think trade schools are a really great idea! I was homeschooled, and I am very grateful for that. I was also very lucky that when I was thinking about going to collage I was friends with a man who was retired from the medical field and was building guitars at the time, and when I told him what I was thinking about going for (music related stuff) he kind of told me about real life, and how long I would probably be in debt for it. I instead apprenticed with a tradesman that taught me everything from working on houses to repairing and building musical instruments. My point is that I am very happy with my decision, and that I had that friend that had been around to tell me how it all worked these days. I hope this video really gets out there and does the same thing for other people.
God bless you both 🙏
P.S I would love a video on what you keep in the backpacks that go in your cars 😀
When I was in high school they had shop and home economics. You learned how to do everything your talking about. It's sad that the school boards stopped those classes
I was raised in the 70’s/80’s. We did get to experience home-Ec in school, which I am grateful for, as my mom ( a single mother of four) did not really take time to teach us much of anything. I learned the hard way with credit, and am now working to pay off my debt before I retire in a few years. One of my sons went to welding school and learned that trade. He is a successful VP of a large welding company now. My middle son is a plumber, who learned all his skills along the way from other professionals. My daughter ( the youngest) has been attending school part-time while working full-time. Her degree does not really line up with the career that she has worked for the past eight years. She works for the richest county in VA, which has great benefits. Once you are vested, it is very hard to leave, (I know, I’ve worked for the same county for 15 years) so I feel like she is wasting her money going to school. But maybe, after she retires from the county she can use her degree eventually. I did teach my kids how to manage money and they are all very good with that and have plenty of savings. Thanks for sharing your experiences and important information!
I had home Ec in the 70s, in 6th grade. I learned one of the most valuable lessons, the teacher taught us how to make a grocery budget. How to meal plan according to whats on sale in the ads, how to compare ads. I always shop that way and it boggles my mind when people buy what they feel like without it being on sale. Shop on sale and stock your pantry/freezer.
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I agree with you gals totally. I was never taught any of that stuff. When I got married my husband did everything for 56 years. When he died, I was in panic city. I don't know ow anything at all. My kids are trying to help me as much as they can. I'm so glad you girls seem to have a good handle on things. God bless you and your parents
I believe you. My daughter graduated in 2006 and I saw the things her school thought was important. I made sure she learned life skills....banking, managing her paycheck, laundry, cooking, making lists to help in managing a household. Todays young people have been misled and let to believe (wrongly) what they can expect in pay. Esp when just starting a career. The idea of starting small and slowly working your way up is strange to most young people. They want fancy phones, flashy cars, big houses NOW. And thats just not realistic. I was lucky enough to live in a big city and had college courses AND vocational classes in one school. Corie youre married now. Be sure you and Austin keep involved when you have kids. You will need to keep a close eye on your school board! Thats where change starts. You two girls turned out great. 💖💖
Young ladies your wisdom is refreshing for one’s so young!
Blessings😊
Y’all have a great assessment of education. I’ve been out of school for 30 years and it was so different with my children. I had home ec and did great in it. My teacher told me I was one of the best sewers she had. I ain’t ashamed, I’ve saved a lot of clothes by being able to fix them. When I was younger in about 1982 we had a teacher that would read the bible to us after lunch. I do miss days gone by. I liked high school, I wish I was in 9th grade and failing right now. It’s good that y’all took the time to learn from your parents, I think they taught you well. God bless.
I’m glad you had a good high school 🏫 😁
Wholeheartedly agree with every point you two have made today! I do want to commend you for saying the kind things you did about your parents and the proper upbringing you received!
Katie and Corie you are spot on with what you're saying. I went to school in the 60's and graduated from High school in the 70's and college in the early 80's. I was very fortunate to attend home economics classes and learned to cook and sew. I had business class and was taught how to balance a checkbook. The boys had shop class and learned how to build things. We had a vocational school that taught many trade skills. As you said that went away especially in the 90's. Life skills are not being taught and that is why many have trouble coping when problems come up in their life. They do not know how to problem solve when it comes to finances, repairing their own vehicle, planning meals, even down to caring for their children. That is why we are seeing such an increase in the divorce rate. Families are overextending themselves financially. I had parents who brought us through many experiences. Living in a home without modern conveniences. My parents wanted us to know how to survive in all situations. I was taught how to cook on a hearth over an open fire, how to grow and can my own food. Also how to forage for edible plants. We definitely need to teach our children life skills. Your parents taught you both well and it is visible in all you do. God bless you both.
I love you both ! So much common sense and practicality in young women makes me proud ! Go girls :)
Thank you so much!
I graduated in 2013 so I feel exactly what you guys are saying! My school had a home-ec class and a horticultural class so you had options to take those things. What I was against is that they make you take certain electives so you may not be able to take those classes if you have other things going on. Or even if they let us opt out of the advanced core classes. And girls y’all don’t know how much I laughed at the flag pole bit 😂😂 I always thought that was the dumbest thing ever
Our gvt shipped manufacturing jobs overseas. They simultaneously removed Vocational classes from schools. I was in school in the 70's and 80's. I took sewing as a joke. I still sew today.
I received all the home economics my Mom could cram into me at home, so I took auto mechanics in highschool. I went to school in the 60s and 70s. And yes they no longer teach useful things for everyday life. When they took God out of the school education went south I believe. Y'all are blessed to have the parents that you have. They did a wonderful job raising you. God bless you all.
Responsibility, curiosity, tenacity, logic/reasoning, sense of "self", ... to name a few.
Yall are awesome thanks for sharing and olive is so sweet ..thanks corie and Katie
Thanks for watching!
Love when you share y’all’s personal experiences!!! Please keep sharing! ❤ Happy Friday!!!! Almost the weekend!!! What y’all got planned?
Ya are so smart. All young people need to listen to this.
I agree with what you two are saying. Those things need to be taught in school.
You did have and do have "golden parents" (and a lot of golden kinfolk before them, lot of wisdom they held onto and taught their young). Glad you know how fortunate y'all are.
Thanks for this excellent video! All that you discussed is what a lot of folks agree on about education. 😊
Thanks for watching 😁
I did my schooling in the 60s and 70s. It was much different then to say the least.
I grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. We children stood beside our desk, put our hand on our heart and said the Pledge of Allegiance in class every morning. My mother taught me how to cook, sew, clean house, iron, do laundry, etc. My Dad taught me how to change a tire and basic repair skills. Both of them taught me about managing finances, the value of hard work and to do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. I also took Home Economics, Bookkeeping and Economics in High School. When I was in 8th grade my teachers encouraged all of us girls to take Typing because, if nothing else, we could always get a job as a secretary. Y'all are absolutely right about everything y'all said. I had no idea that some of these things were no longer being taught. Y'all are so blessed to have the parents you do and live where you are.
Hi Ladies, We used to have art classes ,music classes and P.E. in the 70's & 80's Public schools. Olive stayed !
I wish my school system would have taught me better grammar. I only found out taking a college introductory English class how much I didn't know about English syntax.
You two are such great teachers and so fun to watch interacting together. You should play this back, write down every thing you said you should have learned, then do a fun series teaching how to do thise things. The “What I should’a Learned in College” series. You could even pull your mom and dad in to critique the job😊. I can piture your dad quietly watching you change a tire😊. We watch every one of your vids as a family and are blessed.
I agree with what you're saying that a lot of needed life skills, aren't taught in school. As for me, in 7th through 12th grade, I majored in Home Economics, 2 semesters each for 6 straight years. It has been very useful throughout my entire life. That was back in 1969-1975 at Sheffield High School in Memphis, TN
Great video ladies. Yes y’all are so right, they don’t teach hardly anything about everyday life skills these days. When I graduated in 1985 they offered Mechanical courses as well as Agriculture and Ag. Mechanics, Gun Safety and Woodworking classes. Those classes and trades I took back then are so helpful to me today! Robbie Lynn took home economics classes and other life skill trades that taught her so much that she also still uses today in her everyday life. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻👍🏻✅😇
Wish we could have taken those, thanks for watching 😁
As a retired NC principal I listened to this video with keen interest. I was shocked, to say the least, at the lack of guidance available to the two of you. You did not say, but I am assuming that you went to a public high school. If you went to a private or charter school, that explains the lack of vocational offerings. Each school system in NC receives federal vocational funding. If your public high school did not offer Home Economics or introductory Auto Mechanics, I would be asking why not. It is too late for the two of you; however, you can possibly help someone else.
I always bought essential things that needed repair, including cars and real estate. Otherwise, I would not have had a car in high school, or been a home owner. You have to be resourceful and creative, and appreciate all the solutions that are yet to be discovered.
Enjoyed this! I graduated high school in 1982 and graduated college in 1986. Things were very different back then. I can say I enjoyed school . I liked high school and college. My 2 children are college grads and in their early 30s and have great jobs . My daughter is a nurse and my son a plant manager. What's funny is many people My children's ages ,who still don't know what they want to do " when they grow up " . Olive is so precious! She is a great dog. Appreciate y'all always. God bless..🙏❤️
You two tell it like it is and I admire you for that. I was lucky as you to be taught a lot of things at home. My parents taught us kids all the things you need to know to survive. Taught the girls to change a tire and taught my brother to iron, wash dishes, cook and more. In that aspect we were ready for the world. You have a good perspective on life.
Thank you so much for sharing!
I went to a very good high school. I graduated in 1980, we had agricultural, we had home economics, we had a class seniors could take if they wanted to work during school it was called Co-op. This class taught you how to fill out applications for jobs, how to balance a checkbook, how to write a check! It really prepared you for a job out side of college. We had typing classes accounting classes and we also had a prayer committee. We said the pledge of allegiance, we had prayer over the loud speaker during home room. We were taught manners and respect for people. My parents were golden parents like yours. I was taught everyday tasks, and maintenance on vehicles. I was taught how to work and have a great work ethic as a result and so do my two grown Sons. We were taught love of God, Family, and Country! God bless you girls and I’m so glad to see how you are becoming responsible adults!
You are so right. I worked in the local school district here in my state, for many years and saw all the changes. A lot of the changes stemmed from liability issues in the education system. They removed auto shop, wood shop, metal shop, home economics,(i.e. sewing machines, stove) due to injury chances. Those became trade school classes, and as you said, became a stigma, for students who wanted to learn that type of class and life needs. It is a shame, that students are NOT taught life skills, by schools, and also some from their own parents. But, as yourselves at your age, most parents did not learn it to teach it, so now there are multiple generations knows not much for living life. Bless you both, and your parents for taking the time to teach you, and for you both to learn from them. You are better for it, and we need more care and teaching like you received. I for one am blessed to have been taught as you were by a loving family, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even older cousins. God bless having family and God bless you and yours.
Ya’ll are making sense. I graduated in 80’ and the stuff you missed, life skills, I learned from my parents. I took an aeronautics class that was offered in my HS instead of home ec., switched after they had me sew a purple hippo from a pattern. Thankfully I got to graduate early, hated HS. Hands on learning works best for me.
This is probably something you guys don't get often, but I'm from Singapore, and youtube pushed me your mom's channel, which led me here.
I've been catching up on the videos, watching for a while, enjoying the cultural exchange (moreso from your mom's channel though, because she focuses on the food and culture stuff) and I'm struck by how down to earth, well-adjusted, sensible you guys are, as well as how much we have in common in terms of beliefs and values, even halfway across the world. I live in a city, so I especially enjoy living vicariously through the quiet, peaceful lives that you guys live in the midst of nature and the beauty of God's creation.
At the back of my mind, I also can't help but think how much of an injustice that Hollywood, the media, and the US coastal elites in general have caricatured Appalachians to the rest of the world as a racist and hateful people, and project their evil on you as the cause of all problems in the US. As far as I can tell, that has been a gross smear, and I hope that one day the truth will set us all free from the lies. It might be interesting for you to know that we do have leftism growing its roots here too because we're a metropolitan city, and it creeps it through academia and social media, especially through our youth.
anyway, keep it up, God bless you, God keep you. :) oh, and by the way, the red in Corie's kitchen is perfectly fine, to be honest! I don't know what's so offensive about it. I think it gives it a really nice, old school look that fits the general vibe of the house. I also love the wood furniture - those are the best.
So cool you’re watching from that far away. Thanks for watching and God bless you!
Real talk today ladies. Good job.
I had a bad home life my Dad was a alcoholic and we moved all the time so I was out on my own at 16 working had quit school I’m 71 now and have a 300 thousand dollar home I made my living welding that I learned on the job by practicing on scrap at lunch time .I can tell how much better off you two are with a good education and a good home life has prepared you better for life’s struggles. My Mother died in her 60’s and my Dad in his 50’s . I love you two Girl’s and your music and keeping your ducks in a row. Keep up the good work. Growing a garden & putting up your own food is a great skill to have . I learned it from my wife’s Grand parents and did it up to just a few years ago my legs gave out on me but hope to start back next year.You two are really blessed to be where your at in life now. God bless you .🌺
I was on the honors track in high school, but I didn't take math beyond tenth grade (Advanced Algebra II), and declined to take physics as a senior. For my junior year, I wanted to follow a semester of basic chemistry with an environmental biology elective, but was told I had to take a quarter of "quant" (quantitative chemistry), folowed by a quarter of equilibrium chemistry. I did manage to take Consumer Economics, in which I learned a valuable lesson: "The primary motive of business is profit." So when I see a company saying its priority is serving the customer or contributing to society, I wonder what else the corporation is lying about.
I'm glad my Father when I was a youngster till they day I moved out sat me down and showed me his check and where his money went and how he set his budget. He knew how to work on cars and taught me the best he could to where I can at least do mechanics 101 and maybe a little 201. He taught me how to prepare for life's issues and be prepared for them. My mother taught me how to sew buttons and iron and wash clothes along with cooking. School didn't teach me a lot of things that my parents taught me.
Sounds like you had great parents 😁
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You are correct in that schools should teach about finances and basic life skills. A lot of things that I use today (how to cook, wash clothes, etc) were things that I learned from my family, not from school. Fortunately, there are resources outside of school that can help you learn about finances, etc, if you are interested.
Makes sense. Stay safe, pretty ladies!
Younger viewer and subscriber (30) here but you are spot on with everything and I’m grateful my parents taught my siblings these things and I think I’m a better person for it. You gals are so wise. Love all your videos thank you!
Here, they don't teach finances, how to address an envelope correctly or how to write a proper letter. This can be necessary for a variety of reasons. They don't even teach how to sign your name. This can be to required on legal documents. Dropped all these things so they can teach a lot of nonsense. The big thing here is to make sure the kids can pass those all important state tests . Got to keep them federal dollars coming in. We taught basic skills to our kids, including how to address an envelope and write letters! We also took advantage of 4-h and the kids learned a lot of fantastic skills while having fun in 4-H. They even had a laundry project:() A college education does help you be a well rounded person as far as education goes. However, some people are not cut out for college. We all need plumbers,mechanics HVAC repairmen and so forth.
You are FUNNY! "Rippin' my butt"!
I was a bad teen tough childhood.... I'm thankful for the hard and crazy times. I never graduated and did not need to. My kids now value as yall do because that is how we live and raise them. We now homeschool and they are now not college bound either for now. They have choices but they know EVERYTHING each of those choices will hold. 🤍🖤🌞🌙🌟
You two are right on the money! I went to school in the 60’s and 70’s .We learned basic everything and common sense. As far as changing tires or tweaking the carburetor we learned from our fathers or friends. Trade school always got a bad rap , but one of my friends went to vocational school and guess what? He became a millionaire 😊 I learned in school and then 4 years in the Air Force as a propulsion mechanic., but after I got out I end up with a career as a mailman in a pretty good sized city. So, we never always know where we will end up 😊 Keep it up with the interesting videos 😊
I'm the same way about ironing!!!! 🤣 I have a fold up ironing mat that I can put on a table. And a mini ironing board and in 17 years of marriage I've maybe used them 17 times. Only for special occasions
Excellent video, especially the financial perspective, really everything you pointed out! My wife and I were fortunate to get from our little church financial teaching from Larry Burkett on budgeting and living debt free. We are now retired and don't have the stress of debt. We learned how to honor God, bless others, and live on the rest. So good to hear young people saying these things, God bless you.
Yes, trade and vocational schools plus community colleges. My favorite classes in high school were home ec and art. They have both served me more than any other education I received.
What we need to remember….we are blessed with FREE education until grade 12. Private, expensive schools cover some of the things you girls talked about public schools neglecting. However, my stance on it is the gift of free education is a blessing, but it’s essential to be combined with education from home and your church.
Interesting topic you girls have covered!
I agree with you all 100%. Kids need a class in basic life skills because not everyone gets that preparation at home. And at that stage in our life we don't always want to listen to our parents and having it come from the school setting might be more beneficial. I graduated in 1979, I had home-ec. Also had 1&1/2 years of college and 2 years of vocational school. Still had basic life skills I had to learn on my own and with the help of parents and grandparents. So many kids today are ill prepared for life because working parents give them things, not time, or Grandparents are raising them due to drug abused parents and they're tired, stressed, just surviving. I'm so thankful for my upbringing and tried to prepare my own kids for everyday life.
Y'all nailed it. I went to school in the 70s and 80s. I graduated in 84. The young generation today don't have a clue. Y'all are fortunate to have parents that taught you valuable life skills. Tell your mom and dad hey from Lisa I n Oklahoma
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I was just talking about this the other day with someone. There is a girl who works at my local Sonic and 3 separate times she has given me back my change and she gave me more than she should have. One of the times I tried to explain to her how to count the change back by subtracting the actual cost of my meal, from the $20.00 bill I gave her and she still didn't get it and gave me the wrong amount. I ended up just giving her another dollar and tell it her to keep the change, (knowing that at the end of the shift the math will be done and she keeps whatever is leftover from the total of the meals purchased). And I thought that was just the young people that didn't seem to be able to make change, until a day or so lately I stopped by my local 7-11 to get some gas and smokes and the Last cashier (which was close to my own age) kept having to look at the register to remember how much to give me back, AS SHE WAS GETTING THE CHANGE OUT OF THE REGISTER!)
I swear my head almost exploded. It was all I could do was to keep from saying "what on earth would you do if you didn't have that register there to tell you what to give me back in change!?" But I'm proud of myself for holding tongue and not saying it.