[captaincrunch]

If you'd like to give him a head start, give him room to decide what he'd like to do.

Don't limit his abilities, or options.

Perhaps he will not be interested in IT? He could be the man to cure Cancer.

[KoZeN]

You're absolutely spot on but speak to any scientist or doctor and they will undoubtedly tell you that they would probably benefit from being ahead of the curve from a technological perspective. All of todays innovators embrace technology and all of todays technology require a distinct understanding of computing and/or electronic engineering.

[mturmon]

Try to have the confidence that your kid will get to computing technology if they need it.

Your job is to enable them to identify their interests and follow their curiosity. Not so much to direct it.

[signal]

Agreed. Technology is an end. The means to success in the field (and almost any field) are focus, creativity, determination and optimism. Chances are your affinity for tech will rub off, and it's not exactly an uncommon hobby these days.

Good luck, it's always great to see somebody considering child education.

[shelfu]

I came here to say this.

My parents have never shown any interest in IT whatsoever. My brothers, never. Me, as soon as I started messing around with a Commodore-64, I was hooked.

Give your kids the opportunities to explore everything and anything that they can. Something will click, if it's IT, then you can offer your guidance.