Dear Fedi,

I'd like to tap the hive mind for advise regarding enabling a 12 year old of my relatives to learn programming (or at least understand the process a bit better).

1. Which programming language? I am undecided between #Python and #Racket --- but open for other suggestion. I think I'd like to avoid a compiled or a statically typed language for the beginning, because this just increases the barrier of entry.

A good eco system (preferrably with graphics) and available literature for self-study are also a must.

2. Which book can I recommend for self-study? The guy is tri-lingual and can read and speak Spanish, German and English --- so the language of the book doesn't matter. I'll just get whichever is available.

#kids #learn #programming

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The Best Life Lesson Ballet Teaches Kids (It’s Not Elegance)

When we think of ballet, we think of grace, posture, and beautiful lines. But if you talk to any professional dancer, they will tell you that the most important thing they learned in the studio wasn’t how to move gracefully—it was how to handle failure.

Ballet is an art form built entirely on repetition and incremental progress. You try a turn, you fall, you adjust your weight, and you try again. For a young child, developing that kind of thick skin and physical discipline is an absolute superpower.

If your child is showing an interest in dance, it’s worth introducing them to the daily habits, the physical conditioning, and the mental grit that shapes real dancers.

The book “So You Want To Be a Ballet Dancer” acts as a brilliant, realistic window into this world. It honors a child’s passion while showing them the honest beauty of the hard work behind the curtain. It’s the ultimate guide for any young dancer ready to take their first real steps.

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How to Turn Your Kid’s Screen Time into Creative Time

It’s the classic modern parenting dilemma: your kid loves watching cartoons, movies, or animated shorts, and you want them to spend less time staring blankly at a screen.

But what if you could pivot that consumption into creation?

When kids understand the sheer wizardry that goes on behind the scenes, their relationship with media changes. They stop just consuming content and start analyzing it. Suddenly, a simple three-second clip isn’t just a funny moment—it’s hours of careful planning, acting out movements, and adjusting digital rigs.

In her book “Animator,” Linda Soules demystifies this process beautifully for curious young minds. It helps kids see animation as a serious, rewarding craft by teaching them:

• How to build simple flipbooks right at their desk
• The actual steps to start experimenting with basic stop-motion
• Profiles of masters like Miyazaki to study and copy

If you want to help your child bridge the gap between being a viewer and being a maker, this is the perfect place to start.

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