Well I've been playing Pokemon games for over 10 years now, my first was Ruby back when I was only 11. I've played at least one main game from each generation starting with 3rd. Yeah I only missed out on 1st and 2nd Gen.
But sadly, I'm usually always on my own because I have no friends these days who play Pokemon (although someone who works at a Coles supermarket my mother shops at was surprised I still play Pokemon, she seems to still love it as well) and my wi-fi never seems to like me no matter what, hence I can't wi-fi trade. Yeah pretty sad isn't it.