Traditional?

I often find myself not understanding when people my age (or older, younger for that matter) lack what I see as "traditional" skills.

Now by no means was I raised as a "traditional" girl. Hard work, and encouragement to find our place in a working world was a huge part of how my sister and I were raised.
But between our mother and step-mother, we also learned very "womanly" tasks.

Beyond basic cooking and cleaning- sewing, child rearing, scratch baking, gift making, crafting, painting, drawing, singing, strong conversational skills, guest entertaining, letter writing and correspondence and the list goes on and on.

What I wonder is, when were these skills dismissed as not necessary for adult life?
It worries me a bit. I don't find these skills to be strictly "woman" roles, but 40 years ago it was standard to teach your children proper life skills.

Making ramen, or Mac N' Cheese is NOT cooking- but the majority of my age group know very little beyond those items.
And while being able to cook complete dinners makes me "shine" or "stand out", I often am slightly offended by the sideways complements I get for what I love doing.
I cherish these skills. They make my life more complete. I feel useful to my husband, in ways beyond sex and ordering a pizza.
Is that really so bad? Or (as I truly believe) were parents so busy rebelling against "traditional roles" and lost useful skills that they would have passed on to their children..?

It brings to mind a Gil Elvgren-esk pin-up tattoo. This cheerful "wife" in a apron holding a tray of cupcakes, with the words "in the kitchen, where I belong".

As backwards as that seems... I've spent my time in a "man's" world.... but at the end of my day, there's no where else in the world I'd rather be than in the kitchen making my hubby a cake.

I just hope more people get on board with the old school.