A new study reveals the shocking truth about Generation Z. Young people born after 1995 fear basic housework. They would rather pay thousands of euros to masters than climb a ladder or pick up a screwdriver. The researchers were shocked when they discovered that a third of the youth did not know basic tools. Is it the laziness of the modern generation or a prudent investment in one’s own security?
How many young people does it take to change a light bulb? None, they call an expert
The latest survey by the British company Halfords revealed alarming facts about Generation Z. The numbers speak volumes – up to 25% of young people aged 18-27 openly admit that they do not know how to change a light bulb on the ceiling. They consider it too dangerous an act. One in five respondents said they were afraid of a possible burn. Instead of solving the problem on their own, they prefer to dig deep into their pockets and pay a professional. The situation with other household chores looks even worse. Only 60% of young people can wash a car by themselves. The rest would rather ask their parents for help or use the services of a car wash. What’s truly shocking is the finding that 20% of young adults don’t know a wrench and a whopping 30% can’t identify a simple flathead screwdriver. To top it all off, one in ten Gen Zers would pay an expert for something as simple as hanging a picture on the wall.
Expensive independence or a wise investment in security?
The financial implications of this “ineptness” are staggering. Young people from Generation Z spend an average of 2,000 euros per year on services that they could theoretically manage on their own. That’s double the national average and ten times what their grandparents spend on the same services. For comparison, the generation of seniors aged 60-78 invests only approximately 300 euros per year in these services. However, Ellie Muir, a journalist and a member of Generation Z herself, offers a surprisingly logical explanation for this trend. Most young people live in rented apartments, where any unprofessional intervention in the equipment can mean the loss of a large security deposit. Therefore, they prefer to invest in professional services rather than risk financial losses caused by their own ineptitude. In this light, their decision appears to be a rational economic consideration, not an act of laziness.
A generation without practical skills or a new lifestyle?
Halfords’ Andy Turbefield highlights a worrying trend – the ability to tackle basic home repairs among young people is falling dramatically. It’s not just about changing a light bulb or hanging a picture. Young people are losing touch with the practical skills that were taken for granted by previous generations. This trend may have serious consequences in the future not only for individuals, but for the entire society. Dependence on professional services not only puts a strain on young people’s wallets, but also makes them less independent in their daily lives. On the other hand, we can also see it as a natural evolution of the company towards greater specialization and professionalization of services. After all, few of us repair our own cars or make furniture these days.
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