A nationwide PapersOwl survey of 2,000 Americans aged 18-30 reveals widespread anxiety about essential adult responsibilities. Over 80% of respondents reported feeling anxious due to lacking practical life skills, while only 20% expressed confidence in everyday abilities. Financial literacy scored lowest with just 31% answering correctly on basic money questions. Young adults struggled most with budgeting, understanding leases, house maintenance, insurance, and legal knowledge. Food and nutrition was the only strong area, with 82% correctly identifying dairy products. More than half felt stressed during the simple quiz. “This isn’t about shaming Gen Z; it’s about revealing a real problem backed by numbers,” said Ms. Shestakova, Head of Communications at PapersOwl. Google remains the top resource for life skills advice. (Story URL)
PHONE TOPIC: What’s your least favorite part of adulthood?
