Among the many subjects I taught as a middle school teacher, one was Home Economics with Textiles. On one hand, you need technical skills to get a job. On the other hand, you also need a good environment to come home to with proper meals, cleanliness and organization for wife, husband and family. If family values are disrupted more and more including divorces, who will provide lifeskills to pass on to the next generation? I agree, even sewing a button can make a difference.