I use these from any of the local retailers:



And I'm sure my wife can use the propane torch. She's helped with many home projects, she's no expert by any means with hand tools and power equipment, but will get it done if needed. I've had her use the fire starting tool shown above, just so she knows how it functions, just like the guns and anything else. Do the same with your kids and any of their friends, show them how stuff works, let them try it once, that's about all it takes. You don't need to make them professionals at everything. They'll remember later on when it counts. I'm sure this is how I've become to do most things for myself, watching brother, father and grandparents do it for themselves for years. People are amazed when you show them a remodeled bathroom or something you've done, WOW! They think you're some prodigy or something. Heck, look around the web, read a book, watch a tv show, check out the hardware store and do it. But I guess that's just how we were raised. Not much we can't do or figure out.

little off subject but...