We joined
DVC in 2002, our sons were 11, 14 & 16 and always loved our trips to disney. Along with our 9 night family trip purchasing allowed us to:
Take our little guy for a surprise trip for his 12th birthday
Took Mom last year for Mother's Day trip
The middle guy for his 16th birthday with a friend.
The now 18 year old spent four nights in January (grad present) with 5 of his closest friends (they've been in school togather since they were 3)
I spent 7 nights in a 2 bdrm with 4 girlfriends
DH & 18 yr old spent 2 nights in Janaury, side trip from college visit.
If we didn't make this move, we would not have taken the opportunately spend special time with each child, collecting memories that will last a life time.
Just added on in February so I can send Mom for a week or two every year.
No matter how old, or young or in between years you or your kids are, once you've found the "magic" its always with you