Anecdotal: I had a similar experience as a child with my step-parent, who was quite the handyman but would meet my interest in wanting to help out with such tasks by dismissing me. I quickly formed an opinion about myself as not being interested or capable with such tasks.
Interestingly, many years later when I moved to a new country and fell into a job that required janitorial skills, the forced learning revealed my interest, enjoyment and capability. I now actively bust out the toolbox at the first indication of a leak, squeak or rattle...
Interestingly, many years later when I moved to a new country and fell into a job that required janitorial skills, the forced learning revealed my interest, enjoyment and capability. I now actively bust out the toolbox at the first indication of a leak, squeak or rattle...