"One thing is certain, however. This is a worrying trend in our society."
yes, i would call it passivism, in my opinion folk clubs or any kind of music clubs should be about home made music[this was partly what skiffle was about]
but wht is needed in my opinion is more young people startin to organise events, festivals clubs etc,some young people need to be dragged away from isolationist pursuits like play stations and get out and socialise and do something creative