Interesting full page article in todays newspaper entitled "Every Stamp Tells A Story" The article basically tells us that stamp collecting rewards patience and persistence, teaching those who embrace it about everything from ancient history to modern graphic design. And that's exactly why a growing community of parents and teachers believe it is a hobby worth encouraging kids to pursue.
The article mentions the Postal History Foundation in Tucson, Arizona and the Stamp Outreach Program at the International Society of Worldwide Stamp Collections. It gives 5 reasons for collecting and explains each:
1. Kids can develop patience and focus
2. Kids develop expertise
3. Kids discover stunning artwork and intricate graphic design
4. Screen time is minimal, and optional
5. A stamp collection can be personalized
Finally I quote "In our electronic age, stamp collecting has much more competition for a child's interest than, say, 50 years ago. But every child has an interest in something. When you put a pile of stamps in front of a child and they start thumbing through them. they will almost always find something that piques their interest."
Anyway, I thought it interesting that the newspaper would devote a full page article.
