James,

That is something to be proud of concerning the Girl Scouts. Kudos for
whoever came up with that idea! Without making it fun for the younger
generations to participate, I am afraid it will eventually be a lost
hobby like model car building for boys.

But with the issue of time management, it still perplexes me to think
things like computers, cell phones, iPads, etc.., are supposed to save
us time yet we seem to have less than before these inventions!

Eric

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Burnett
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 3:27 PM
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Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Genealgy Future

I guess I would step back a minute on this.  Most of us older folks have
the time to spend in doing this. When we were younger probably a small %
of us worked on family history. Yes-there are the exceptions but that is
what they are. In my particular county here in Fl, Brevard, we have
three libraries with dedicated genealogy sections. The central library
also has a CG on staff. The other two libraries which house the
genealogy collections are manned by volunteers from the three clubs in
our county.

I did not get interested in family history until I was in my mid 50's.
WIth the stresses on young people, I am thinking working age and those
that have families, today is it any wonder they have this on the back
burner?

I just make sure our daughter knows what we are doing and I believe she
will take an interest when the time is available. (School teacher)

What our club has done has engaged the girl scouts, they have a merit
badge, in several sessions where we help them meet their requirements
for completion.

Plant the Seed, Let it Grow 
 
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