Why are the old not teaching the young?

My 12 yr. old son was part of a 4-H club this summer. In August they presented the items they made at the Clackamas County Fair. My son had a wonderful time walking the grounds. Today he came to me and said, Mom you HAVE to read this article out of the Newspaper! As I read it informed me that the craft area of the fair was dwindling. Only the elderly were presenting "handmade" items. The young people of the fair, said that there was nobody to teach them "longer" crafts anymore , such as sewing, crocheting, and food entries . The article stated that in a day an age of 30 minute meals, some of the craft areas will have to be deleted. The fair started in 1906, with quilts and crochet items being showcased. Lets not forget ladies, the wonderful tradition of making beautiful things with our own hands! Teach your children these things, and offer a teaching hand in your church. God Bless your comings and goings!