Unfortunately there is a stigma associated with manual labor, because of the illegals.
It’s going to take some time to undo that.
Getting rid of welfare, for able-bodied people would be a good first step.
More like an aversion.
The height of stupidity are those who pay (Btw, banks skim 26% interest off their credit card, gov takes a 25% income tax cut, sales tax another 10%) someone to do their manual work for them (maintenance, daycare, repairs, yard work, cleaning, etc.) while heading to the gym (more income taxes, cc charges, sales taxes, transportation, and workout clothing costs) to get a workout!
But maybe by staying "active", because they don't get enough physical activity, they're avoiding future medical costs, a whole other scam.