I started programmed calculators when I was in ninth grade! (Last year.) I am teaching myself C++ now, and you are absolutely right, the OO stuff is hard to get used to. I hope to learn PHP soon, (I might start looking into it next year) and as I'm going through C++, I'm starting to learn a little x86 assembly. I hope that I can get good at this, though I probably won't pursue a career in computer science. (Physics has always been my favorite.) I really wish that I had someone in my family that could help me. I think I'm talented, though. I often use programs on tests (mostly to beat the others;)).
I am 15. I became really interested in computers when I was 13, when I started writing HTML. I then did a lot of TI-83+ programming when I was bored in school, and now i'm learning C++, and basic shellcoding.
Your son is already incredibly lucky. My parents take little to no interest in my geeky pursuits. If he can always come to you for help, and if he's already shown an interest, I bet he'll stick with it. It's addicting.
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I started programmed calculators when I was in ninth grade! (Last year.) I am teaching myself C++ now, and you are absolutely right, the OO stuff is hard to get used to. I hope to learn PHP soon, (I might start looking into it next year) and as I'm going through C++, I'm starting to learn a little x86 assembly. I hope that I can get good at this, though I probably won't pursue a career in computer science. (Physics has always been my favorite.) I really wish that I had someone in my family that could help me. I think I'm talented, though. I often use programs on tests (mostly to beat the others ;)).
I am 15. I became really interested in computers when I was 13, when I started writing HTML. I then did a lot of TI-83+ programming when I was bored in school, and now i'm learning C++, and basic shellcoding. Your son is already incredibly lucky. My parents take little to no interest in my geeky pursuits. If he can always come to you for help, and if he's already shown an interest, I bet he'll stick with it. It's addicting.