Enthusing Kids with Poetry

[popeye]

Hello all, only just happened on this thread and found it most interesting, I have three adult children and one grandson. I've noticed that if a bit of verse or doggerel is put over in a confident enthusiastic manner it's more likely to be accepted by the youngsters than if it's mumbled quickly ( speaking from experience here, lol ) , kids now days are used to getting word perfect scenarios from TV, Movies, etc and if whatever one has to say isn't perceived to be cool then it's a no go, I love word games and am always getting collective 'not again' groans at the dinner table, but sometimes there's the reward of a sparkle in an eye or two, or a repeat of the dreadful pun, limerick, etc to one of their friends. 'Tis hard work trying to compete with the electronic media, wishing you all success in your endeavours, cheers.