Oil a bike chain, sew a button: Ontario seeks feedback on school lessons for kids [Video]

There were cheers among some segments of the population when Ontario brought back cursive writing in 2023 as some were aghast that kids would not be able to sign a check or mail a letter to a loved one.

The province also announced in May that it was bringing back Home Economics as the Ford government continues to look for ways to turn back the clock on education.

In support of the return of Home Ec, the province released a survey last week, which among other things, asks parents whether they want their kids to learn how to change a tire on a bike or car, as well as whether kids should learn to sew.

“Our government is getting back to basics with student curriculum when it comes to reading, writing and math,” said Education Minister Jill Dunlop in a video posted to X promoting the survey.

“But we’re not stopping …