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[–] schwanstucker ago  (edited ago)

The main thing is to take him with you when YOU do things. Projects are great, but I learned the most from Dad when I watched him and helped him work. Warning, though. Patience is really necessary if you do this, since little guys want to do many things with you, and you just have to let them and be patient. I think youngsters ought to have exposure to all the trades. My Dad was an electrician, but he was a bit too impatient when young to teach me much. Electrics. (How electricity works). Wood--fixing, building. Metal (sheetmetal, welding) Plumbing (if you can stand it). Landscaping / gardening; bicycles, then cars. Your son will love you for this, for including him. Boys view work as play, and they are sooo proud when you work with them. There are so many teachable moments you can't count them. I agree with all the others, btw, but just wanted to add my $.02. You'll pick the right things. Each youngster has "likes." and Blessings on you for doing this.

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[–] 6644440? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This may get downvoted, but Pokemon Go. It's a good way to learn about the area you live in. You can talk about the historical landmarks you find and get your son to learn about your town/city's history.

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[–] ExpertShitposter 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Deus vult.

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[–] Mghorning ago 

Well, Joe Kennedy used to take his sons whoring.

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[–] Viropher ago  (edited ago)

Magic:The Gathering. I cant possibly recommend learning/teaching this more. It is an excellent hobby and teaches one to think in new perspectives and directions. Grab a couple intro decks from the store ($15-20/deck) and read up on the rules. Once you feel established,use TCGPlayer to buy individual cards, and research on Gatherer

Games can last 2minutes to 2 hours,and there are about 9000 cards available to pick and choose from. Truly a fantastic game for two people to learn together.

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[–] DeltaBravoTango ago 

OH! and model trains!

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[–] 6649699? ago 

Building anything. Preferably something that will last (woodworking, repairing a car, etc). Fishing and camping. He may be miserable for awhile, but he'll eventually grow to cherish it.

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[–] Kannibal ago  (edited ago)

depends on the age:

For a young teen the ideal project is buying an old inexpensive car and helping him rebuild it so he has a great car when he gets old enough to drive.

But you have to get their interest first.

Let it go over a few months or a year.

Warning: too big a project will be too much frustration