Very interesting what you say because kids today rarely combine outdoor activities and in contact with nature as being a boy scout like your son with online games and the use of technology, most of those I know who like online games, as well as your son who has even learned Japanese thanks to it do not leave their homes and less than their room glued to their computer. It is true that no one takes advantage of their full potential, even according to studies I have read, the most advanced and intelligent do not reach 50% of the use of their mental power, so I believe that every day is an opportunity to learn something new and grow our potential. Thank you for your experience.
Thank you for commenting.
True, the kids are very much glued to the computers. They copy the adults and adapt to a world which is in high favor of using technology. They may see no benefit in doing otherwise and the environment they (we) grew up seems to support it. The boy scout membership gave a bit balance and I am glad my son, at least, takes this as a chance to have different experiences. I remember my parents condemning TV and I, as a kid, thought of them being very backwards (having a more differentiated view nowadays). Potentials grow when they need to be activated. As long there is no need, people tend to let them un-explored. In a way, it's understandable ...
I myself feel like changing between two worlds. Modernity and old fashion. To keep myself sane and with both of my feet to the ground, I learned sewing and forms of art like painting and origami. Gardening is also something I like to do but unfortunately I live in a big city. This summer we had the chance though to plant flowers in the front yard of my brothers house and that piece of land became a beautiful home for bees and insects and looks quite wild.
How about you? What are your methods and preferred fields to learn?