10 Life Skills People Under Age 40 No Longer Possess
Reading a Physical Map With GPS and digital maps readily available, many people under 40 have never needed to read a physical map. This skill is becoming increasingly rare.
Writing in Cursive As typing on computers and texting have become the norm, many younger people lack the ability to write or read cursive handwriting proficiently.
Balancing a Checkbook Online banking and digital financial tools have made the manual balancing of a checkbook almost obsolete. Many under 40 have never learned this skill.
Basic Home Repairs With the convenience of hiring professionals and the availability of modern home appliances, basic home repair skills.
Sewing and Mending Clothes The rise of fast fashion and easy access to inexpensive clothing has led to a decline in sewing skills.
Cooking from Scratch The prevalence of convenience foods, takeout, and meal delivery services means fewer people under 40 know how to cook meals from scratch using raw ingredients.
Reading a Manual Clock Digital clocks are ubiquitous, and many younger individuals struggle to read analog clocks, having grown up primarily with digital timepieces.
Basic Car Maintenance Skills such as changing a tire, checking oil levels, and performing other routine car maintenance tasks are less common, as many rely on professional services.
Navigating Without Technology The reliance on smartphones and GPS has diminished the ability to navigate using landmarks, memory, or written directions.
Interpersonal Communication The dominance of digital communication methods like texting and social media has impacted face-to-face interpersonal communication skills