they really just need to follow the easy online instructions ( :

Grandparents could probably come up with a very long list of all the things modern kids (and parents) can't do that they just got on with doing.

Some recent research from 2018:

"The study showed that those aged between 18 and 26 confessed to struggle to get to grips with some of these easier tasks. From the 2000 participants: 40% could not confidentially sew on a button, 76% cannot change a tyre, 33% cannot boil an egg, 77% cannot shorten a hem, 50% cannot confidentially Iron a shirt and 37% could not make a cake without a recipe. 81% of these millennials admit to googling how to do basic jobs and 62% admit to calling parents for help!"

As a millennial I have no trouble believing those stats. I had roommates in college who couldn't work the washing machine, cooker, change a light bulb, fuse, etc. I am able to do all of the things you listed. Not that I'm bragging, those are basic life skills that everyone should have. I think it's more to do with young people expecting other people to do everything for them rather than them not being able to do those things.

First lesson in teaching the elderly how to use an iPod: Keep your thumb off the button at the button.

True Story.