Hi - I think you're right from a couple of perspectives.  There has
been a 'net decline" in engagement in hobbies, such as collecting stamps,
coins, shells, etc. in young people over recent years - advent of
electronic activity a major force. TV, computers, computer games.
Young people are more passive in their 'activity'.  I think the decline
is most regrettable ( such hobbies play a major role in development of
children, and in productive and enjoyable adulthood).  The role of
these factors in development is my specialty area as a university
faculty member). So- again, I agree with you.
 
Karen VV
 
On Mon, 15 Mar 1999, Ankistro Desmus wrote:
 
> I've been wondering if the hobby of shell collecting is gentrifying.  It seems
> that there are few young collectors and as such the hobby will decline as pre-
> Baby Boomer and Baby Boomer collectors either stop collecting, sell their
> collections, or pass away.  It seems the same may be true for other
> "classical" collecting hobbies such as stamps, coins and currency.  Is my
> perception accurate or am I way off base?
>