That does sound quite fun thing to do as a child. I don't believe we really did that. But we were raised to write letters and it's still my preference, even if I have tried to adapt to the times.
I don't want to do anything my children might end up suffering for. Perhaps... If things were a little different. But I don't feel right risking myself so much when I'm the only parent they have left. I never thought I would have children, so they're even more precious for it.
I could take an apprentice for either, really. It's a matter of finding one who wants it enough to settle for me. I've worked hard on improving it but my past still makes it difficult to attract certain things.