More folks who shouldn't own tools

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by ol'George

Way back when dirt was new God was a boy and I was in skool,
they taught "vocational skills" in schools.
Wood, machine, printing and auto shops were the norm.
Home making, Typing for the girls for those that weren't going to higher education.
Today NONE of our high schools so much as has wood shop much less a fully equipped machine or auto shop like I had.
They teach " computers" and political science.
Now they are not even teaching penmanship WTF? how are they going to read the original constitution or other hand written works of arts etc.
They push them through weather they can read or balance a checkbook because it is politically correct.
They Are "challenged" they say, noo they are dumb and need to be taught @ home as well as in school.
and mis behavior is not rewarded with a kick in the arse.
I'm not talking about child abuse, I'm talking about discipline.
just like you get in the army, or Mom did with her paddle.
aw well not the place for this discussion, sorry

I agree with 99% of what you are saying, BUT! There are still a few decent schools out there that have the vocational aspect to them. In my home town where I still reside, we have a vocational school that ships kinds in from other neighboring towns with classes ranging from Criminal Justice, PC Repair, Woodshop, auto shop, etc. It's a great resource to have and wish I had taken more advantage of it when I had the chance. So, not ALL hope is lost