Originally Posted by SlowJoeCrow

I think it is a selective knowledge thing, or being intimidated by technology. My 17 year old son is very dexterous on his computer and has designed and built electronic circuits but he is surprisingly inept with screwdrivers and wrenches. That said he has fixed his own dropped chains and flat tires for years, he just doesn't do it with my skill and fluency. We will have to see how his sister (now 12) does with a wrench and a tire lever.
On the flip side the new guy at work is 25, doesn't own any tools and struggles with flat pack furniture.