I think it's fantastic. And no, it's not just for the young. Programming as a career sucks, but if you already have the passion for it then you're half-way the

I think it's fantastic. And no, it's not just for the young. Programming as a career sucks, but if you already have the passion for it then you're half-way there. Working as a contract programmer is excellent minus the client management part which we all had to go through. I would be delighted if my dad told me the same. I'd question his sanity, but definitely be glad.