Trying to Get Kids Interested

Much is said in the philatelic media about our hobby dying and the lack of youth involvement in stamp collecting.  As collectors/philatelists it is our job to try to entice people into the hobby.  Now, we will continue to fight an up hill battle with the likes of X Box, PS3, Wii's, et al.  we can atleast try to involve them some how.

At my house I try to involve my children as much as possible.  One such way is developing small mounted frames with stamps of a particular frame to show them the collecting possibilities that exist. 

For my son I have created a few displays that reflect his interests:



2009 Centennary of the Montreal Canadiens Issue








Canada Post's 1995 Comic Book Superheroes Issue



2011 Canadian Pride and Baby Wildlife issued on my son's Birthday

For my oldest daughter I have put together the following:



Beijing Olympic Mascots from China Post





Hello Kitty issues from Japan



And not leave out the youngest, she has:



Canada Post 2012 Childrens Book Issue: Franklin

Now will these get the kids collecting?  Only time will tell, but it can't hurt.