The article highlights the decline of home economics classes in NYC high schools, which traditionally equipped students with essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry. These subjects were part of a curriculum until the 1960s when societal changes shifted the focus toward college and career preparation. This shift, while empowering women academically, resulted in a generation of students lacking fundamental skills necessary for adult life. The author advocates for the reintroduction of 'Adulting 101' classes to bridge this gap and prepare students more comprehensively for the future.
"In the 1960s, NYC high schoolers learned household skills like cooking and cleaning, which are essential today. Yet, those classes have since been phased out, leaving current students unprepared for basic life tasks."
"The elimination of home economics in favor of academic preparation allowed women unprecedented access to higher education, yet it also created a gap in essential life skills for all students."
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