While perusing some classified ads earlier today I noticed someone offering a 20+ y.o. Chevy truck for sale with rebuilt motor and transmission, essentially a work truck or starter automobile for someone. The seller posted this in the ad: "This was supposed to be my son's truck but he can't get it together"
This problem appears to be epidemic. A friend I've known for 35 years has a son who is now 27. This kid spent time in the Army so you'd think he'd have *some* self-disciple, but noooooo. He cannot hold a job, he's had more than one automobile repossessed, and he lives at home (and does NOT pay rent or household expenses, or help with any household chores). My friend is a standup guy and has always administered appropriate discipline on his kids, so I'd think this kid would have turned out better. I ask my friend, "Why don't you show him some tough love and kick him out?" My friend's response: "He'd be living in his car (or on the street)."
I know of contractors in trades who are downsizing because they cannot find good help or even anyone who wants to work. I really don't know what to make of this situation, except to note that these youngsters *are the future*, whatever that means. lol
I suppose we're all doomed.