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I'm 26 and have been in the hobby since I was 13. In my opionion video games, TV, and computers have spoiled our youth. I grew up just as video games were becoming popular. Alot of my buddies had these machines, but I never got one. At the time I felt left out, but now looking back I'm glad; I went outside and built treehouses, played with trains, etc. rather than sitting bug-eyed in front of the TV for hours on end. Most people in our generaton want instant gratification and won't participate in hobbies or activities that require time and patience. "WE" also don't want to have to save money for something. When is that last time anyone has heard "I'm saving up for........."? If we don't have the money now, we'll either go into debt to get it or loose interest all together. I am at a point now where I am on the verge of starting a family, and you can bet that non of my children will be playing video games or watching TV, they will be out in the yard playing or other wholesome activites. I agree with most on this thread that the hobby isn't dying...but it's going to take getting our kids away from video games and computer screens and getting them into the train room.
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