I'm not "separating science from all that's the best in humanity". It's part of the best in humanity. So are other lots of other things. No need to see it as a competition.

As for "science is the most fun thing imaginable", good for you. Playing music with friends I'd rate higher, but who's measuring these things anyway?

The thing about myths is that they are a way of saying true things. At least, that's one definition of myths.

I suspect that parents who go in too hard with your approach, Steve are only too likely to find their kids turning out to be Jehovah's Witnesses or Scientologists.