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by nuancebydefault 535 days ago
Programming today is more simple, but:

- To me it seems kids/beginners these days are less easily impressed both on the producing and consuming side. So for them to implement something that provides a wow factor, there's needed much more than a mandelbroth set or a simple 2d platform game.

- There's just too much choice. Back in the day, BASIC was an obvious first choice, now to get started, you have at least the ones you mentioned and much more.

- It's too easy to get distracted. Look something up on the internet... 'wow more cool stuff' rabbit holes. Or addictive memes, short videos or songs lead to wasting time in stead of making stuff.

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Being a child today isn't for sissies