Many parents say they’re stepping in to teach kids how to fix things at home. A new survey shows sons get these lessons more than daughters — and many parents fear their kids won’t be as handy as past generations.

🔎 What’s Happening: A national survey of parents points to a growing at‑home push to teach practical skills.

72% say they teach DIY basics like plumbing, painting, and appliance repair at home, starting around age 7.

60% worry their kids won’t be as self‑sufficient as earlier generations.

35% say their child’s school offers no practical skills classes.

17% admit they teach more DIY to sons than daughters.

About 1 in 3 say they didn’t learn enough DIY skills themselves.

🧰 What It Means For You: If your child’s school has cut shop or home ec, the job may fall on you. T

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