The study showed a large proportion can log on to the internet, play on computer games, use an iPhone or iPad and work satellite television services like Sky Plus。
研究显示大部分的孩子都会上网，玩电脑游戏，使用iphone或者ipad，或者看Sky付费电视。
But 65 per cent can't make a cup of tea, while 81 per cent can't read a map and 87 per cent wouldn't be able to repair a bicycle puncture。
但65%的孩子不会泡茶，81%不能识别地图，87%的不能修补自行车轮胎。
Research also showed a large proportion were sadly lacking in knowledge about the great outdoors. As many as 63 per cent wouldn't know how to build a den, while 59 per cent can't even climb a tree. A further 79 per cent have no idea how to put up a tent, while 78 per cent can't build a camp fire。
And when asked if they cared about the environment a third said 'no' - with half of these saying it was because 'in the future we'll be able to live in space。
当问到是否关心环境，三分之一的人回答“不”——其中一半人给出的理由是“将来他们能够生活在外太空。”
Survival expert Ray Mears said he was shocked by the findings, from electricity provider npower. He added: "I can't believe our young people are so ill-equipped when it comes to practical skills。
"When I was growing up, I was told 'You don't need equipment, you need knowledge to survive in the wild' and this is something that I truly believe. Simple skills like putting up a tent can teach you important lessons that can't be learnt without doing them yourself. "You learn how to work in a team and communicate with your peers as well as how to work under pressure and use logic。”
"Most importantly, you also learn how to look after yourself and know your strengths."In response to the research, npower has launched a new educational programme, called Climate Cops SOS. Working with Mr Mears, the company hopes to inject a passion for the great outdoors back in to the heart of the country's children。
Clare McDougall, from npower, said: "These figures show that there has never been a better time to teach our young people some great new skills. "We really believe that if young people spend more time outdoors they will learn to love and respect the environment and they'll want to preserve it for future generations."
