Remember the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” saying? Turns out the new gens are following it
18 year olds are realizing just how much $$$ and freedom there is in cutting lawns, making websites, and pressure washing. Imagine breaking through the social construct BS and realizing business/corp owners aren't some 'special elite' group of people and you only need like $100 and an internet connection to become a successful entrepreneur.
ALSO
One can drive rideshare and/or complete other gig work and net $70k+/yr
(+healthcare, +education benefits, – bosses/customers that are upset about their lives and, as a result, make you miserable)
<$12 - $15/hr and a passive aggressive fleet of completely mediocre and/or nepotist BUMHOLES on every front for 8 - 16 hrs each day? Not appealing.