Re: Lua, Robotics, and a 13 year old...

[Nathaniel Lewis <linux.robotdude@...>]

Thanks.  I've expressed interest in computer programming since I was 9
and my dad was there every step of the way.  From my own experience I
think the best way to learn when schools won't teach you is to have
someone help you.
					Nathaniel

On Mon, 2010-07-26 at 12:13 -0500, Javier Guerra Giraldez wrote:
> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 10:56 AM, KHMan <keinhong@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Chill, dude. He's 17. You're supposed to encourage him, not deliver
> > thunderous sermons. You're also making assumptions and characterizations
> > which I think is quite unfair to Nathaniel. Let kids be kids and have fun
> > with stuff.
> 
> +1
> 
> besides; shielding anybody (not just a kid) from knowing things
> because "they're too advanced" is the best way to prevent them from
> learning.   of course, overwhelming him with hard things before
> getting any fun would just frustrate and get him bored quickly.
> 
> my advice?  be there for help, if possible learn together.  but never,
>  _never_  say "this is too hard for you, better use this toy until you
> grow up"
>