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Discussion on: We should be teaching our kids how to code. Or should we?

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http.lucasReis

today, I am 17 and I started my studies about programming 3 years ago, and I think if I started earlier I'd be better. However, it's my thought. Many teens have programming as a hobby, like me, but others not. I think is better to wait for their growth and themself to decide it.

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Yeah, but I sort of think it's better when you teach yourself programming out of your own interest than if it's forced on you. If you had been forced to learn programming 3 years ago, it might have negatively affected your perception of it and interest in it. So, you never know, maybe starting it later was for the best😀

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http.lucasReis

Yeah, I agree with you. Life is so long. Better to start tomorrow than never start.