I think getting your kids involved with RC is the best thing you can do, especially if they want to, and then do it as young as you can. Younger pilots tend to learn faster, and if they fly around older folks they tend to develope more respect for their fellow members. My dad got me into the hobby at a very young age, but never took the time to learn himself. We're still working on getting him into it. Both my brothers started into RC planes, but still need more time with me to get going. I'm the only one who has stuck with it, but in time I'll get them all trained up. Nothing impresses most folks at the field than a youngster who can out fly the old boys! Of course, some of the old boys don't really like this.......