Posted by K Effective on September 05, 2016 at 03:24:11 from (162.235.236.141):
In Reply to: There's still hope posted by 37chief on September 04, 2016 at 19:21:46:
I certainly hope you are right that the grandson takes to the equipment- just because they have the opportunity, does not make them like it. I assumed when we got to move on to the farm that my boys would be boys and play/spend time in the barn and with me. Not so much. Mom really discouraged it, for one. We kept them busy with other activities as well. Now, either will help make hay when asked, or will wrench on the motorcycle with my help, but neither is in the barn just learning on their own.
I recognize that this farming stuff is my hobby/fetish, not theirs. If they don't love it, they will find something else.
I'd spend time with that grandson showing him all he will listen to/learn. Ask his folks if is okay to let him slowly begin to operate on some easy tasks and work your way up. Definitely be wary, the obvious is not always so.
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