It expands their horizon. Think of it like children learning a musical instrument (or taking up ballet lessons). Not every one of them would turn out to be mus

It expands their horizon. Think of it like children learning a musical instrument (or taking up ballet lessons). Not every one of them would turn out to be musicians. Hopefully, they grow up to have an appreciation for programming and things/fields related to it, as well as develop an additional perspective. They don't need to become programmers, or even continue to program as a hobby. This is why I believe programming should be taught in school, early, much like art and music.