I know every generation complains about the next one, or even the previous one.
I have had a few ex-GF, some same age, some older, a few younger who could not boil water.
But based off my observations, and some of the horror stories I have heard from my daughter (she is in college), there seems to be more of a group-think, herd mentality and or someone else will make the decisions.
Not saying all. But those with going into college/life with knowledge of how to take care of themselves are seemingly a minority.