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Fix that problem. Don't address it by introducing the kids to useless, proprietary technology.
It's just a fucking computer, not a world changing thing.
This irrational, entirely emotional attitude is also the problem. Its why kids can't code today, but could in the 80's.
Computers are world-changing things. This is why its so vital to teach kids properly and not chintz out on it because "its too hard".
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Fix that problem. Don't address it by introducing the kids to useless, proprietary technology.
It's just a fucking computer, not a world changing thing.
This irrational, entirely emotional attitude is also the problem. Its why kids can't code today, but could in the 80's.
Computers are world-changing things. This is why its so vital to teach kids properly and not chintz out on it because "its too hard".