Totally get that. My old foreman would check for power by shorting screwdrivers across terminals to watch for a spark. Saw him get a face full of sparks once that welded his pliers to the bus bar. He just cussed, pried them off, and went back to work. Now my meter stays in my back pocket, and I test everything three times like you said. It really was a different world.

I read somewhere that kids actually learn physical tasks better by watching first before doing... seems like your son proves that right.

You're onto something, @jade328, it's like a test against performative online vibes.

Used to trust my eyes too, but numbers don't lie.

Yeah, "sold her family recipe" is the part that changes it. I heard a food writer say once that a secret recipe isn't just a list of ingredients, it's a piece of family history. Passing it around for free is one thing, but making money off it cuts different. It turns a shared story into a product.