I have 2 sons 19 & 17 both brought up at festivals and both accomplished players they have been in sesions and concerts all their lifes with us. The choice is now theirs and they choose to go into sessions where they can share with others and show off a bit by learning a new tune and getting it accepted and they are accepted for what they are. If they ever go to a folk club with us with their instruments they have to wait while Tom Dick or Harry who always open goes second etc do their bit and then get an oppertunity at the end, usually rushed to show their skills and knowledge. We do not encourage the young ones enough unfortunately when we do we are looking for stars not journeymen who enjoy folk music,song and dance. Through my sons and other outlets I know that there are loads of youngsters who perform to a high standard getting them into folk clubs is a failing on our side perhaps we are scared of them. Folk music will always excist but not as we know it, the clubs have had there day and will return later.