Glad I'm not the only one

Kids should learn to solder about when they learn to write

That is a happy child. To see

That is a happy child. To see a child smile like that will make any parent happy.

I hate to be a Safety Grinch

but I'd sure be happier to see those kids wearing safety glasses.

But good on you for giving them the skill!

David

Great job

You are winning at being a great parent. 

David - no such thing as a Safety Grinch. You are correct in trying to improve safety in any hobby area. Safety glasses, ties back long hair and safe soldering iron holders are lessons most of our peers could learn as well as these bright kids. 

Interest

It is Great to see children getting into the hobby, AND the fact they want to learn. I had my 3 year old nephew over last week, and he wanted to learn how to put down grass on my railroad ( he has already learned how to use my DCC wireless throttle ). After very little instruction, he picked it up very well, and had a big old grin on his face the whole time.

Get them young, don't be afraid to let them try things, and thoroughly enjoy teaching them and watching them learn. THAT'S how the hobby grows...and it does my heart good also ! My grin was easily as big as his was !

Michael

I also have

I also have an apprentice.

She is my pride and joy

And has the record, in this house, for the finest structure models, Nscale can offer

BTW, she built four of those RS Laser kits.