I’m a Developer. I Won’t Teach My Kids to Code, and Neither Should You (2018)
My brother asked me when and how I though I could teach my baby niece so that she could make &quot;a lot of money as a developper&quot;.<p>My answer was &quot;when she asks for it&quot;.<p>There are many things a kid should learn, and among them, a huge number are more important than programming (plus sometimes a pre-requisite for it):<p>- reading<p>- writing<p>- basic maths<p>- critical analysis<p>- building your own idea<p>- defending yourself verbally, mentally and physically<p>- expressing yourself<p>- chosing ingredients and preparing food<p>- proper life hygiene<p>- understanding the current society, the medias, the political system, etc<p>- learning a second language<p>I recall that when I was a freshman, some kids were still not be able to read out loud correctly.<p>Programming can come later. Way, way later.<p>In fact, she may even not enjoy programming at all, or even consider it.<p>I think the best bet is like with music. If it&#x27;s something you want to share: demo a lot of it in regular life, associate it with joy, and the kid may just show an interest in it.<p>Then foster than.<p>Then setup lessons, discipline, etc.<p>But don&#x27;t make it a requirement.