Our kids. Just a day passed Father's Day, and I'm glad I realized a long time ago that my time wasn't my Dad's time, and my kids time isn't my time. Each feels "they" did it right. But the quicker we realize that these generations can be bridged by a common interest, the quicker we can enjoy the same "meal" as we dish our plates to our own liking.
I'll be the first to admit, I'm not a computer wiz nor do I have a smart phone. I'll also tell you that most kids these days are glued to their electronics. My son was no exception. I could have gone "cold turkey" and denied all that in my house, but they will see and use it at school, friends and families homes.
Now my son, at 19, does this hobby differently than I did, or do it. He, like me, is a car jockey, and has owned 1 Pontiac, 2 mustangs, 2 challengers, and a hemi ram. His ride now is a Scat Pak. He goes to more car shows than I do, and more car cruises than I ever did. In fact, he and my son-in-law (works at a mechanic shop) arrange and organize the cruises. They arrange meets at the dragstrip. All arranged by electronics. They can name about any newer car and it's horsepower, and name some of the older stuff as well.
They tune differently as well. They tune brakes, suspension with aftermarket. Their cars tune differently as well. It's their time. I respect that. I offered and included my son in all my projects and still do.
We have found that there is really not much difference in the generations. My Dad, myself and my son can all connect and enjoy these hobbies together as we all do it a different way. My son will never have to tare apart a Duster and reassemble it to prove anything to me. If he choses to, then he will do it.
I just pray no matter how or what generation, I hope we do it safely.
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