Parent's share some of the blame when their kids can't perform simple basic tasks . They were never required to . We had a co worker that had a teenage son and daughter . " Ronnie " would work his ass off on weekends . Mowing , edging , etc. Never once made the kids help out . He worked many hours of overtime and banked most of it , " For his kids " . Both of his kids are grown now and have kids of their own and the legacy is continuing .

We can add an inability to make change, and how to properly drain and coil a garden hose. Proper use of a rake, a hoe and a mattock. Oh I forgot a ten pound sledge and how far out to position a ladder to get on the roof. We can add proper care and storage of tools.