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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?
>
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