Although the kids will grow and eventually leave to live their own lives, when you allow them to experience things like this on their own terms, they tend to develop a connection to the time, place events and people involved.
Even though he may not become a master angler, I would be willing to bet that if you mention ice fishing to him, he will recall many fond memories surrounding whatever trips you had made together.
And then, at some point, he may turn the tables and take YOU fishing....
I don't have kids, but all of my nieces and nephews have been fishing with me.
Some still like it, some have moved on to other hobbies, and all still remember the outings.
I still make offers to go fishing, but as teens and young adults, the acceptances are few and far between, but when they do go, they remember how much fun we had, and how relaxing it can be to just "wet a line"!
Very good article!
