I think that JavaScript would be a good basic intro, because it uses the web, which is good, and it has the same basic syntax as C++ and Java. Personally, though, I'd ask them what they want to accomplish. If they want to write for the web, teach them JavaScript. If they wanbt to make hardcore programs, teach them C++, it is *very* powerful. Take me, for instance. When I was 14 (a year ago), I wanted to do some game programming. So I got a book (Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, Jesse Liberty, SAMS Press, a very well-recieved book on Usenet), downloaded Bloodshed Dev-C++ (http://www.bloodshed.nu/), and got started. I have a long ways to go, but I am getting there fast. If a kid is interested in something, he will go far. Don't underestimate us, if we're interested, we will succeed. But remember, teach them what they want to learn!!!
I happen to know a guy who loves Amigas, and he says that the best place to get them is at flea markets. You can get a good Amiga 2000 for about $20 US.
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I think that JavaScript would be a good basic intro, because it uses the web, which is good, and it has the same basic syntax as C++ and Java. Personally, though, I'd ask them what they want to accomplish. If they want to write for the web, teach them JavaScript. If they wanbt to make hardcore programs, teach them C++, it is *very* powerful. Take me, for instance. When I was 14 (a year ago), I wanted to do some game programming. So I got a book (Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days, Jesse Liberty, SAMS Press, a very well-recieved book on Usenet), downloaded Bloodshed Dev-C++ (http://www.bloodshed.nu/), and got started. I have a long ways to go, but I am getting there fast.
If a kid is interested in something, he will go far. Don't underestimate us, if we're interested, we will succeed. But remember, teach them what they want to learn!!!
I happen to know a guy who loves Amigas, and he says that the best place to get them is at flea markets. You can get a good Amiga 2000 for about $20 US.
Hope that helps...