Millennial dads have pathetic DIY skills compared to baby boomers

[Anti Federalist]

That's because they are bone idle, soyboy, retards, mostly, poisoned and weakened by emasculating toxins in the air, food and water, minds and souls fogged and befuddled by gynocratic institutions that they have lived their whole lives in, and the Cult of Safety.




Millennial dads have pathetic DIY skills compared to baby boomers

https://nypost.com/2019/06/06/millen...-baby-boomers/

By Tyler Schmall June 6, 2019 | 5:12pm

Are dads’ essential DIY skills in decline?

Are dads’ essential DIY skills in decline? According to new research, millennial dads are less capable than their own dads when it comes to everyday DIY fixes, preferring to rely on professional help instead.

A new poll of 1,000 millennial dads and 1,000 baby boomer dads found that when a DIY task needs to be done at home, more than half of millennials prefer to call a professional.

And when it comes to emergency “handiness” scenarios, millennial dads fall short in almost every category.

Millennial dads are less likely than their boomer counterparts to be able to change a car tire on the side of the road, unblock a toilet or sink, reset a tripped circuit breaker or even open a stuck pickle jar with their hands.

The new survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Alarm.com, found that modern dads’ toolkits have declined too.

Many millennial dads reported not owning a cordless drill (46%), a stepladder (49%), a set of screwdrivers (38%) or even a hammer (32 percent) — an item owned by 93% of boomer dads.

Why the decline in DIY?

Both generations pointed to modern technology becoming harder to fix as the top reason.

“The technology in the average home has evolved,” says Anne Ferguson, VP of marketing at Alarm.com.

“Hi-tech upgrades like smart home technology require professional support, especially safety and security upgrades. Even the handiest dads see the value of partnering with a professional service provider on an important project like a smart home security system.”

The definition of what it means to be a “handy” dad has also changed, said 79% percent of millennials. Seventy-four percent of boomers agreed with them.

For example, while boomer dads have the edge when it comes to traditional DIY, 62% of boomer dads concede that millennial dads are better at tech-related tasks.

Millennial dads are also more likely than their own fathers to prioritize family time over DIY.

Sixty-one percent would rather hang out with their children than spend that time on DIY, while 49% of millennial dads say they’ve done better than their own dad at spending quality time with their kids.

“Just as dads’ roles have evolved, so has the definition of handiness,” says Ferguson.

“Today’s time-pressed dads are quick to master new tools like apps and mobile technology for their families’ benefit. They’re also more likely to outsource time-consuming home maintenance to professionals who have the tools and training to get the job done right — a handy trade-off that enables today’s dads to spend more time with the people they love.”

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

Millennial dads are less likely than their boomer counterparts to be able to change a car tire on the side of the road, unblock a toilet or sink, reset a tripped circuit breaker or even open a stuck pickle jar with their hands.

I can do all those, especially the pickles, sweet

[tfurrh]

Born in '87. I just built my own house. And I don't mean hired people. I mean did everything but the HVAC. Had my son with me just about every time I was working.

How's that for the best of both worlds

[specsaregood]

They are comparing 2 groups where one group has 20-40 years more experience on this earth?

[Anti Globalist]

Millennials are pathetic. Disgusted that I have to be a part of that generation.

[heavenlyboy34]

Well, their dads had 18-20 years to teach them...why didn't they? That kind of thing used to be handed down through the generations, yo.

[Suzanimal]

change a car tire on the side of the road, unblock a toilet or sink, reset a tripped circuit breaker or even open a stuck pickle jar with their hands.

That's pathetic. Do they hire someone to open the pickle jar? o_O

[heavenlyboy34]

Many millennial dads reported not owning a cordless drill (46%), a stepladder (49%), a set of screwdrivers (38%) or even a hammer (32 percent) — an item owned by 93% of boomer dads.

What in the flying $#@!? How can you not own a set of screwdrivers? #doesnotcompute I've needed them for basic repairs of things I own and around the house since I was a teenager.

[Danke]

I do a lot of handy work and chores...but as I get older, I could just work at my regular job longer hours and pay someone to do the chump work. Much more cost effective.

[oyarde]

I do a lot of handy work and chores...but as I get older, I could just work at my regular job longer hours and pay someone to do the chump work. Much more cost effective.

I save a lot by doing everything myself , so much I do not even have to work anymore .

[Danke]

I save a lot by doing everything myself , so much I do not even have to work anymore .

I'd hire ya, but I don't appreciate shoddy work, no matter how cheap.

[oyarde]

I'd hire ya, but I don't appreciate shoddy work, no matter how cheap.

Lol , what makes you think it would be cheap ?

[Danke]

Lol , what makes you think it would be cheap ?

Beads are cheap here, not sure about Indian Wooden nickels.

[PursuePeace]

A new poll of 1,000 millennial dads and 1,000 baby boomer dads found that when a DIY task needs to be done at home, more than half of millennials prefer to call a professional.

And when it comes to emergency “handiness” scenarios, millennial dads fall short in almost every category.

Millennial dads are less likely than their boomer counterparts to be able to change a car tire on the side of the road, unblock a toilet or sink, reset a tripped circuit breaker or even open a stuck pickle jar with their hands.

The new survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Alarm.com, found that modern dads’ toolkits have declined too.

Many millennial dads reported not owning a cordless drill (46%), a stepladder (49%), a set of screwdrivers (38%) or even a hammer (32 percent) — an item owned by 93% of boomer dads.

[RonZeplin]

[specsaregood]

Many millennial dads reported not owning a cordless drill (46%)

Also, $#@! a bunch of cordless drills. Goddamn things with batteries that wear out in next to no time, have to be left plugged in perpetually otherwise they are dead when you need to use it. Screw that, I have a nice corded drill and 200+ft of various extension cords that never needs a battery changed and always works. I don't have any cordless power tools, just corded and they always work. Hell, did they even have much in the way of quality cordless drills when boomers were dads and not granddads?

[Origanalist]

Also, $#@! a bunch of cordless drills. Goddamn things with batteries that wear out in next to no time, have to be left plugged in perpetually otherwise they are dead when you need to use it. Screw that, I have a nice corded drill and 200+ft of various extension cords that never needs a battery changed and always works. I don't have any cordless power tools, just corded and they always work. Hell, did they even have much in the way of quality cordless drills when boomers were dads and not granddads?

Not really. I have both but mostly use corded. A cordless is handy on occasion but I prefer not to use them generally, guess that make me a dinosaur.

[Origanalist]

I don't know where they're getting these statistics at, most of the millennials I know are pretty handy.

[heavenlyboy34]

Also, $#@! a bunch of cordless drills. Goddamn things with batteries that wear out in next to no time, have to be left plugged in perpetually otherwise they are dead when you need to use it. Screw that, I have a nice corded drill and 200+ft of various extension cords that never needs a battery changed and always works. I don't have any cordless power tools, just corded and they always work. Hell, did they even have much in the way of quality cordless drills when boomers were dads and not granddads?

+rep

[tfurrh]

RPF is about the only thing I do socially online. Took me three hours to figure out how to get a URL for picture of the house

[heavenlyboy34]

I don't know where they're getting these statistics at, most of the millennials I know are pretty handy.

Probably a bad sample-likely only the very *young* milennials from big cities. :P Lots of surveys and studies use $#@!ty sample techniques nowadays. #institutionalbias

[heavenlyboy34]

I save a lot by doing everything myself , so much I do not even have to work anymore .

Depends on what you value. If you value having time to do other things, you're not saving a lot. #Austriantheoryofvalue #divisionoflabor

[Danke]

Also, $#@! a bunch of cordless drills. Goddamn things with batteries that wear out in next to no time, have to be left plugged in perpetually otherwise they are dead when you need to use it. Screw that, I have a nice corded drill and 200+ft of various extension cords that never needs a battery changed and always works. I don't have any cordless power tools, just corded and they always work. Hell, did they even have much in the way of quality cordless drills when boomers were dads and not granddads?

cordless drills are great, use them all the time.

I bet only some LGBTQHB+ would agree with you.

[Origanalist]

cordless drills are great, use them all the time.

They can't mix mud.

[Swordsmyth]

cordless drills are great, use them all the time.

I'm afraid to ask what for.

[Danke]

They can't mix mud.

I hire chump work like that out.

[Danke]

I'm afraid to ask what for.

PM me, I have videos.

[Swordsmyth]

PM me, I have videos.

No, thanks.

[Brian4Liberty]

RPF is about the only thing I do socially online. Took me three hours to figure out how to get a URL for picture of the house

Nice. Now that’s a porch.

[Brian4Liberty]

Also, $#@! a bunch of cordless drills. Goddamn things with batteries that wear out in next to no time, have to be left plugged in perpetually otherwise they are dead when you need to use it. Screw that, I have a nice corded drill and 200+ft of various extension cords that never needs a battery changed and always works. I don't have any cordless power tools, just corded and they always work. Hell, did they even have much in the way of quality cordless drills when boomers were dads and not granddads?

For drilling, always used the old corded drill. But for screwing, found the cordless was handy.