[DoodleBob]

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 a load of dung. Really? You mean to tell me 93% of those hippies who had babies in 1969 had tools? Seriously, most of us who started a family barely had nice dishes when the first child arrived. You acquired these tools over time, on an as-needed basis.

This is yet again another hit piece on Millenials, designed to make weak old Democrats and compromised Republicans feel morally superior to young folk. As I've said repeatedly, most Millenials I know are peeved at their pod-eating snowflake brethren and are working feverishly on their career. Further, every generation starts out lib and eventually grows up - something Boomers and GenXers seem to forget.

I suspect Millenials will turn out in larger-than-expected numbers for Trump in 2020. If anyone is indoctrinated, it is the author of this piece.

[Dr. Sivana]

You acquired these tools over time, on an as-needed basis.

Excellent point. You can watch an old 50's sitcom or vintage Blondie comic strip where borrowing the ladder or chain saw from a neighbor is a thing that doesn't need explaining.

[wardaddy]

Yes I mean to tell you boomer dads of whom maybe fond to two percent were actual hippies (more were Vietnam vets) knew tools

And oddly enough research hippie commune life

Learning tools is part of the arc of getting back to the country success or failure

Stephen Gaskins commune called the farm is America’s oldest I’d guess dating from 70/71

Self sufficiency is a hallmark of their longevity

They make stuff

They farm

They have extensive midwifery and adoption service

And so forth

You were thinking upper west side hippies hanging around Columbia

[wardaddy]

You seem to have issue with folks your parents or grandparents ages but the facts do not lie...we can hope younger voters get smarter...what’s scary is what about when we die off

[fuzzylogic]

Agreed. My son is a Millenial. He married a wonderful woman, has two amazing daughters, and was a Marine. He’s also going to be moving into their 3rd house.

Everyone is an individual. He’s learning, just like I did, how to do things. My dad didn’t teach me how to fix things. It’s part of owning a home. I’d like to know if the average age for owning a first home has increased.

They also have other things to understand and know about. All of the computer software to know for various things. My parents know little about a lot of what is out there and what is possible.

Times are changing and I don’t believe it is fair to judge them for the world we delivered too them and also assume the things that were important during our time should be the same for them.

Even if they are, whom is at fault for their lack of knowing? I always find it odd when an older generation complains about a younger one...well, you’re responsible for their upbringing, you influenced it.

[HereInTheHeartland]

“This is yet again another hit piece on Millenials, “

Well there is a lot to write about.