keith62

There are psychological benefits to working with hand tools as well. In the same way that many parents will raise the self confidence of their children in the kitchen, by teaching fundamental cooking skills, the same happens if a child is introduced to tools and fundamental handicraft and maintainance skills.
It is my contention that growing up knowing one has a level of independence and self reliance around "making things" and is not at the mercy of (notoriously unreliable) contractors or merchants can boost self confidence.