I wonder how big the role is of the mother and father in this kid's life.
Kids should be having fun, playing ,not searching for ways to end the worlds power shortage.
The parents most likely did the right thing, and encouraged their kid to do what that kid wants to do for fun.
For some kids.. this is fun. However, if you are the kinda kid that prefers playing with a ball instead of a solar cell.. then this wouldnt be fun for you.
I liked books more than I liked a rugby ball.. throughout my entire childhood.
Guess which kid looks like he or she has a brighter (pun intended) future.