Re: [PCTECH] My teenager "needs" to learn C or C++...

[Alan C <steelville@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> To hear him tell it, the only languages they are "allowed" to use are C or
> C++.
>
> Agreed on kids reaching, but for a first programming language?  
A couple of situations in my life have caused me to err on the side of 
encouraging youth whole-heartedly. One son had some ambitious ideas at 
one time and I scoffed because it was Amway and at the time I didn't 
understand that kind of business. That is one of the most shameful 
memories I have.

I would venture to say if he's been relatively good at math, if he's 
able to think analytically, and isn't intimidated by this at all (and it 
sounds like not) then I say let him try it. (By the way, by thinking 
analytically, I think it's mostly the ability to translate a situation 
posited into math formulas and algorithms.

(Big disclaimer:) But remember, that's just based on purely what you 
posted about the situation, a very brief synopsis.

-- Alan