Bryan, I totally agree with your comment on my remark about "instant results" as regards the aspirations of the younger generation. That remark was intended to refer to modelling, and I should have been more specific. In my own family there are three grandsons who have embarked upon university degrees after having worked for a number of years before deciding to undertake further study. This indicates to me that they are looking to the future, as are many other young people.
The modelling scene, however, is quite different, at least, in my experience. I belong to a smallish marine modelling club boasting about 20 members, none of whom are under the age of 65, and all are retired. Despite many attempts to attract younger members, by way of displays, offering hands on experience by having models available at the lakeside etc., we have not had one young person join. Many have shown interest, but the usual questions are "How fast does it go?", "How much does it cost", or "Do the guns on that 'battleship' actually work?". Cost is a big factor, if not to the young would-be member, then to his/her parents. Unfortunately, given that most kits are made overseas, their cost here in Australia is very high, which seems to be a deterrent to the aspiring modeller. I don't have a solution to the problem, perhaps wiser minds than mine do.
Peter.