A new generation is brought into the fold

[Neopeius]

My daughter, Lorelei, has become a full fledged trekkie at the age of 4. She watches full length episodes of the original and the animated series and enjoys them though the plots are generally over her head. Today, she watched Yesteryear and Beyond the Farthest Star and decided she had to do a bit of Trek roleplay.

Of course, she had to be the Captain. I set up three chairs in the classic configuration and basically hotseated the Enterprise's characters--luckily I have a talent for voice mimicry, and she insisted I do every character!

We fought Klingons, saved royalty, brought the dead back to life, and generally had an awesome time.

God, it's *great* to be a Trek dad

 

[EEE]

We fought Klingons, saved royalty, brought the dead back to life, and generally had an awesome time.

Yes, but did you save any whales?!?! *grin*

 

[T'Aerwynd]

That's absolutely adorable! Teach her the Vulcan greeting and have her walk around telling people to "Live long and prosper." Take a video, slap it on YouTube. Instant hit!!!

 

[Neopeius]

We fought Klingons, saved royalty, brought the dead back to life, and generally had an awesome time.

Yes, but did you save any whales?!?! *grin*

Hey--Trek stops in 1974, pal

That's absolutely adorable! Teach her the Vulcan greeting and have her walk around telling people to "Live long and prosper." Take a video, slap it on YouTube. Instant hit!!!

You may be onto something there

 

[Dayton Ward]

I too have begun the indoctrination process:

 

[maryh]

I too have begun the indoctrination process:

^^^ That is adorable.

Sorry but my teens think Trek is for the weirdo, no life, geeked out type living in a fantasy world. I hate to see it because TOS Trek in particular was very inspiring to our generation. It inspired many a scientist, writer, engineer or physician to pursue their carreers. I hope JJ can make it cool again and that the kids will watch and get inspired from the old TOS.

 

[EnsignJulka]

I too have begun the indoctrination process:

^^^ That is adorable.

Sorry but my teens think Trek is for the weirdo, no life, geeked out type living in a fantasy world. I hate to see it because TOS Trek in particular was very inspiring to our generation. It inspired many a scientist, writer, engineer or physician to pursue their carreers. I hope JJ can make it cool again and that the kids will watch and get inspired from the old TOS.

I agree!!

 

[Markas]

My brother indoctrinated me at the age of 4. I think it must be the perfect age.

 

[Trekwatcher]

My kids, 4 and 5, love TOS. They can name all of the characters, run around the house with my AA Comm, and definitely find it interesting to watch "Daddy's favorite show." Hopefully it will stick with them!