Getting my girls into hunting at a young age, then involved in Hunter Education/Safety Instruction, led them to comprehend the importance of such things. When boys two years older than they were thought it was cool that they knew how to shoot, how to identify game, how to make fire, etc... well, nothing motivates like trying to impress an older guy I guess.

Find what motivates them, then use it to your advantage. I can imagine no reason why anyone who is properly informed wouldn't participate in a forum such as this one.