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3Hotdogs

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8. One is computer savvy. I don't mean that he can program stuff. He build two gaming computers from scratch at the age
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 08:06 AM
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of 12. He searched what he needed to build it and bought the parts online, These are computers like BB sells for over $2k. He can also fix your cell phone or laptop. He is 17. He will be able to pay his way through college with fixing other kids' broken stuff.

Another grandson will also be ok. He can look at a comic and build a life-size replica of the armament the hero or villain uses to defeat enemies. He has sold some of them for hundreds and thousands of dollars, depending on the size and complexity. He is 21and will probably get an apprenticeship for prop building or stagecraft. That will be followed wth a union card. He will also be ok.


Then there is John, He is 13 and an excellent musician. But will a.i. eliminate the need for musicians like how a dj with speakers and a file of tapes eliminated thousands of wedding gigs over the years.

That accounts for 3 of them. God knows about the remaining 5.

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We've all had "after this, I just don't know" moments. But most of us have muddled through in at least some degree. ... marble falls Yesterday #1
Fellow optimist. I agree completely and have faith in my grandchildren too. FadedMullet Yesterday #2
This last generation has my hopes up. These kids think about whats going on and their place in it. marble falls Yesterday #9
The little lady and I decided we don't want children. rubbersole Yesterday #3
lol orleans Yesterday #4
yeah - just as well get one last meal out of it .... (hope they're paying ?) - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Yesterday #5
! Kali 3 hrs ago #16
A couple of things: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #6
" But where will they find the place to use talents they have or will develop?" OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #7
One is computer savvy. I don't mean that he can program stuff. He build two gaming computers from scratch at the age 3Hotdogs Yesterday #8
I wish them (and you of course) well. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #12
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Oh no, don't fear the future for youth; believe in their resilience, imagination and power of re-invention lostnfound Yesterday #10
The week of Kent State as the week I returned from Vietnam PCB66 Yesterday #11
'I regret having children.' Intractable 18 hrs ago #13
No kids here, husband passed away 2 years, in May ago, and I'm kinda lonely. Have nephews and nieces and a kennedy 15 hrs ago #14
I agree in that I don't have kids, but I disagree, in that I'm an optimist. JustKay 6 hrs ago #15
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