It's a resonant issue: if everyone is taught Python, it's the tool they will reach for.

And of course, Python is much more broadly applicable.

I don't like to develop in C++ because it's a tiresome mess of issues that don't exist in modern languages.

I don't care about the newer variations or whatever, I still can't do basic things or pull in a library to do it 20 years later so no thanks.

That said - it's not going to go away.

While Rust is nice, I just don't see it replacing C/C++ for a long time due to abi incompatibility etc..

C++ does require more experience, and it needs to pay well or companies won't get the talent.