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A sign of the times?
Posted: January 12th, 2018, 3:59 pm
by iggie
I travel into London a couple of days each week, using the train from Milton Keynes into Euston. Irrespective of where in London I am going, I always get the same train in the morning and over the last ten years or so I have got to know some of my fellow commuters well, and there are a small group of us that sit together whenever we are all travelling. The train we catch starts from MK, and so we are sure of a seat of our choosing, and a good natter before drifting off to sleep to while away the time.
Last week, one of the regulars asked me what I drank; 'why?' said I. 'I may need a favour' was his reply; 'it's just that my boy has been given some kits for Christmas, and I need someone to make them for him'.
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 12th, 2018, 4:23 pm
by carlos
Rather than just building them... maybe offer to 'come over' a couple of times and help/encourage the kid (and the dad) to get into the hobby themselves.
Worked with my grandaughter - she had to do WW1 project when the 100yrs anniversary came around - She knew I was interested in the World Wars so she asked my advice and she ended up researching Manfred Von Richthofen and building the Airfix Albatros in his colours (with my help)
3 yrs later, she's built about 12 assorted cars and planes just out of her own interest.
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 12th, 2018, 4:24 pm
by DavidWomby
Hmmmm. Does kind of defeat the purpose, doesn't it?
David
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 12th, 2018, 9:57 pm
by iggie
I offered the 'guiding hand' approach, but there didn't seem to be much interest. I've not meet the son so l have no idea if he has any interest in building the kits himself.
I just found it interesting.......
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 12th, 2018, 11:18 pm
by FAAMAN
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 13th, 2018, 9:59 am
by Dazzled
The answer to that is a hammer/axe/chainsaw through the gaming console. It's something I wish I'd done years ago with my son. He used to brilliant at maths and physics; now he collects trolleys at a supermarket.
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 13th, 2018, 8:00 pm
by MarkyM607
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 13th, 2018, 8:08 pm
by pmmaker
I teach 4th graders (I know - I'm a glutton for punishment
) and I fully understand the influence that electronic devices have on the young. Getting them to read, write, and draw is very hard to nearly impossible. Still, I'm old-fashioned and whenever I can, I try to infuse some good, old-fashioned hands-on creative work into my lessons. About 3/4 of my kids now like to color and are happy when I give them time to do so. That's a start in the right direction as far as I'm concerned. Now if I could only get them to enjoy reading.
pmmaker
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 13th, 2018, 8:51 pm
by fredk
A. we don't know the age of the boy
B. the boy might be young and might need help from a grup and the father has never built a model
The parent might be wary of introducing an unknown person to their son. Try offering to meet up at a neutral territory, like a McDonalds and tell them to bring two or three small models with them.
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 13th, 2018, 9:25 pm
by iggie
The son is seven, and as such l would suggest is the perfect age for a first kit. one of the kits I know to be The Airfix Spitfire starter kit. The father may or may not have built a kit before, I don't know but he holds a senior position in a financial company and can string a sentence together.
I just found it strange that he wouldn't even try......
And for the record, I'm not going into a McDonalds for any reason!
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 14th, 2018, 2:25 pm
by MarkyM607
iggie wrote:The son is seven, and as such l would suggest is the perfect age for a first kit. one of the kits I know to be The Airfix Spitfire starter kit. The father may or may not have built a kit before, I don't know but he holds a senior position in a financial company and can string a sentence together.
I just found it strange that he wouldn't even try......
And for the record, I'm not going into a McDonalds for any reason!
Burger King???
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 14th, 2018, 5:43 pm
by DavidWomby
Wimpy's?
David
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 14th, 2018, 5:53 pm
by iggie
dwomby wrote:Wimpy's?
David
Are there any left?
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 14th, 2018, 7:54 pm
by general rocket
iggie wrote:dwomby wrote:Wimpy's?
David
Are there any left?
Sorry, I thought he was talking about me!
Re: A sign of the times?
Posted: January 14th, 2018, 8:04 pm
by Ratch
iggie wrote:And for the record, I'm not going into a McDonalds for any reason!
I'm with you there