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Message: <blockquote data-quote="crazy_monkey1956" data-source="post: 3513635" data-attributes="member: 49514">I've introduced my 10 year old son, 7 year old daughter, and 5 year old son to gaming through both of the recent incarnations of the Basic Game, and some of our own ideas.  I try to cater to their interests in what they want to do with the game.  For example, my eldest really wants to DM, so he's the one I concentrate on teaching the rules to.  My 7 year old likes getting into her character (Lidda usually) to the point of emitting ear piercing shrieks when her character gets attacked.  My 5 year old likes to play with the dice.My eldest also has his own collection of D&D Minis.  Having been an only child when I was growing up, teaching my kids to play is quite a challenge.  One of the tricks is a) not to underestimate their intelligence and imagination, and b) cater to their interests.</blockquote>