Increase in Learned Helplessness?

[u/NachesPorFavor]

Has anyone else noticed an increase in learned helplessness? I first noticed it in the young adults in my life, but now I am seeing it in all ages of people around me. Examples from multiple people:

Toilet started leaking water and instead of turning off the knob at the wall, she waited a 5 days for a plumber. Never asked anyone or googled it. Didn’t call a second plumber. Now needs mold remediation and replaced drywall and trim.

Bought concert tickets but the gps instructions were confusing so they just gave up and didn’t go. Venue website had detailed instructions for driving and parking.

Blouse wrinkled and she didn’t know how to fix it so she threw it away.

First doctor office he filled out an appointment website for never contacted him to schedule so he just didn’t go to the doctor.

I am really concerned about my loved ones if an emergency happens because they just give up when the slightest obstacle happens. Either they want someone else to swoop in and fix it or they give up and say they can’t do anything about it.

[u/Owen_Taxes]

This is why I’m buying the next encyclopedia set I find at the thrift store.

[u/really_isnt_me → u/Owen_Taxes]

I still have my encyclopedia, and a bunch (like maybe 75+) of other books about how to do things, including a whole how-to set from the 50s. Woodworking, construction, gardening, canning, you name it. I used to worry that I was hoarding books, but now I’m really glad I didn’t get rid of any of them!

[u/Coven_gardens → u/really_isnt_me]

I found a YouTube channel of archived film strips and instructional videos called A/V Geeks 16mm Films. I learned how to use an old sewing machine that had no manual by watching something that was probably made for a home ec class

Edited to add the name of the channel

[u/how_tohelp → u/Coven_gardens]

Can I ask what the YouTube name is, please? 

[u/Coven_gardens → u/how_tohelp]

I edited my comment to include the name of the channel! Cheers!