> But I believe that being good at computer science requires having some skill at a type of abstract thinking that many people, even otherwise really intelligen

> But I believe that being good at computer science requires having some skill at a type of abstract thinking that many people, even otherwise really intelligent people, don't possess. So don't try at all? I don't follow. > If this ever becomes mandatory for all students, I believe that it will be a recipe for a lot of wasted time and frustration. I agree, kids need to self-select into it. Making it mandatory would be a mistake.