How Do We Get The Younger Generation Involved?

Based on my own life, I completely agree with this.

I remember way back when I was hmm 7 or 8 I think (late 1970's), my parents bought me an Uncle Remus stamp collecting set (how I remember this, I have no idea). It had a kids album, tongs, hinges and 50 or so stamps. I collected in a haphazard way for a few years, buying penny packets at a local shop and was on one of those monthly approval lists too if I remember correctly.

After a few years, I drifted away from the hobby as other things took priority: school, sports, girls, the pub (when I was a bit older obviously), buying a house etc etc - all the usual things you do between the ages of 10-30ish

I got back into collecting in my 40's and am thoroughly enjoying it, so as 51studebaker stated; younger people don't have to be written off just because they don't immediately embrace the hobby and are doing what most people do whilst growing up.

We had 14 out of 16 kids today; 2 had family commitments.

Indeed ... that is just how it works.

My GrandPa Dave used to show me his dentures, and now I've got some.

Cheers,

/s/ ikeyPikey

Is the Smithsonian doing something aside from the exhibits? What is their curator doing to encourage kids? That's the most powerful museum in the country. When they speak, people listen. Have to drown out lots of video noise, but it's worth a try.

I do know that the subject has been discussed and they are interested in trying to appeal to young people. This is based on a conversation I was involved in in a small way about a month ago.