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Encouraging Nephew off games and into Electronics/Computing

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Number 2 Nephew has a PS4 as his best friend, unless something can be done in 5 mins it isn't done at all.

I'm trying to encourage him in to doing some projects to improve his problem solving skills (or at least finishing problems that take a time to solve or complete!).

 

What ideas or suggestions do members have, what have you done in a similar situation?!

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  • Hi John,  I agree with John W. also. I too am doing the same with my grandson. I purchase a small kit. We talk about all of the component names and their function. I then explain that he doesn't have to know it all, just experiment and have fun. I live too far away to do it one on one but via FaceTime we're able to discuss things he's learned or questions he has. He's already gotten some of his friends in the neighborhood involved so that is a small glimmer of hope. I just try to stress the fun in experimenting. Right now it's small sessions that keep his interest and each time I try to find ways to get him to dream and play.

    Good luck! Either way he has a positive male influence in his life! That alone is worth it!

    Scott 

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  • Hi John,  I agree with John W. also. I too am doing the same with my grandson. I purchase a small kit. We talk about all of the component names and their function. I then explain that he doesn't have to know it all, just experiment and have fun. I live too far away to do it one on one but via FaceTime we're able to discuss things he's learned or questions he has. He's already gotten some of his friends in the neighborhood involved so that is a small glimmer of hope. I just try to stress the fun in experimenting. Right now it's small sessions that keep his interest and each time I try to find ways to get him to dream and play.

    Good luck! Either way he has a positive male influence in his life! That alone is worth it!

    Scott 

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