Terry Bond Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 This past weekend we had some MG car club members over for a tech-session. Nice day and a good turnout. Our family always turns out to help and this year our Great Grandson, Colter was right in the thick of things. He will be 1 year old in December. Here is a photo of him getting into the box of antique tools I have displayed in my garage. He spent more than an hour rearranging stuff. He had a blast and we had fun watching. Our Grandson started this way too. Terry 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Such a wonderful thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I've been getting our son involved form pretty much the day he was born and he's 2 now... His favourite thing while we're out walking is to point to cars and name the colour 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My brothers and I made sure all the kids were around cars. They followed suit when they grew up, and are now passing on their love of cars, too. The hobby is not dead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Our oldest Grandson buying his first pair of 1932 Ford headlights. He is 10 now has his own table at Hershey. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kelso Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My new apprentice. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My grandson looks like he is mad he isn't driving. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 All great photographs. I taught kids age 5 to 12 (1.100 per week and in winter 6 days a week) for 30+ years. They are eager to explore, and want to learn . Take the time to have the patience to share with them and explain things - they understand a lot more then you can ever imagine. And remember as well. We are the mentors for the following generations, it is why welcoming them at events and talking to them with their folks is important. Do not ignore them, make them a part of it. Lead the way and they will follow. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My grandchildren are growing up with the hobby. They love the antique Kissels and associated parties where the cars reside at the M1 Concourse. Ron Hausmann P. E. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE POLLARD Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My youngest of four children.....the other three could care less - they just have no interest at all.... I've tried everything.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) The two blondes that rode in my back seat ( my wife didn’t mind) started at 6 months and took their last ride at 16 years for Sophie and 17 years for Gracie ( the smaller one). Now Lou is taking over, he is 10 and a rescue. Never been in a car or on grass before. He was a stud for the Ohio Amish. They dropped him at a clinic undernourished when he couldn’t produce any more. He’s happy now. Sorry no grandkids. dave s Edited November 22, 2022 by SC38dls (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My daughter caught the old car bug. My son did not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 We take our oldest grandson who is now 7 on tours with us. Anytime he is not in school and a tour happens we try to schedule him with us. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 No grandkids yet, but my son is now 38 and the past few years has started to really appreciate it and shown an eagerness to learn about them. Lately he often brings up topics and tasks to me instead of the other way around. Never too late ... He's more into the mid 60s GTO style and gets excited about those type of events. I've watched how my son is treated at car shows and swap meets by fellow hobbyists. I've been both disappointed and encouraged as some guys clearly want to till the ground while others seem to want to destroy it. At times it takes everything in me to hold my tongue with some of the negative types but then when we encounter a true hobbyist it makes the experience worthwhile and we both make it a point of teachable moments to a mans character... The hobby is fading but not dead. I believe if we take Walts advice I'm sure we'll see it continue to survive, especially if we remember some kids may not be ready for it now, but if you are patient and continue to encourage them at their own pace then someday it will begin to have an impact on them as they continue to share the love for automotive history and styling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron hausmann Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Great picture of a Kissel Gold Bug mechanic. Ron Hausmann P.E. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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