RE: This hobby would be much more popular..........
At my field, it seems that most members like talking to kids and teenagers when they show up. It seems more fun doing that with someone young and interested in flying. A lot will offer to let them fly their plane a little way up where mistakes are not scary. I've done the same and enjoyed it a lot. I think every kid or teenager I've seen has been polite and appreciative. It is priceless to see the joy on their faces.