I don't remember a time when I didn't like folk/blues/jazz. I've only now started getting seriously into it--starting a folk band and all, learning new instruments, etc. I think that young people just aren't exposed to it, and a lot of people I know (even some of my friends) don't want to try anything new (well, actually, a lot of folk music is old, but it would be new to them). Also, if most teenagers are like me, they are still heavily dependant on their parents. I own a car and have my license, so transportation isn't usually a problem--however, I spend all my money on car payments, insurance, and art supplies(future career stuff), so I don't always have money for music. It may not be that young people aren't interested, but that they don't have time or money.

Peace--Keli