[MrWiffles]

I wonder, for kids whose parents have done this but those kids didn't get into computer science, what other cognitive benefits they might have realized? Just because somebody doesn't get into CS in some form doesn't mean the exercise is a bust at all, but being exposed to seeing how things work, the logic, science, nuts-and-bolts of it all has got to have a net positive on the development of the child brain. And I wonder if there have been any studies proving tangible benefits from doing so, such that we could use that as justification for earlier exposure to such educational experiences in an age appropriate manner (where feasible/possible).

Just some musings from my "mental mind" (stupid pun intended). Anyway, way to go mom or dad!

[_carbyau_]

I want my kid to use linux/windows/mac to train his ability to recognise basic concepts and apply them across any device. I also want him to hit issues and ask questions like "why can I do that here but not over there?"