Basic things younger people don't know.

The way a lot hold pens and pencils in their fist. My grandchildren, teenagers, had never even heard of World War 2. Plus they go to a Lutheran school! They have only heard of the Vietnam war. As for events like the Russian Rev or French Rev - nada. Mind you, they know about nuclear physics and psychotherapy.

Oh the things we didn't tell them! ? Last week I went to meet my new GDD - (DDs 3rd) - Turns out, DD was convinced Curry powder was made from curry leaves - easy mistake

Caught my daughters boyfriend opening a sachet of silica gel to sprinkle on his crisps

They don’t seem to realise leaving the lights on costs money and just switching them off saves money.

I notice young people don't hold / use a knife and fork in a way I consider proper. I suppose it doesn't really matter, but knives and forks are designed to be held in a certain way. No big deal I recognize that but I wonder why?

Didnt know