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I do talk with him about things I am building and even hint that he could be involved if he wanted to be. He doesn't enjoy coding though. I bought a beginner's

by dmnd 18y ago

I do talk with him about things I am building and even hint that he could be involved if he wanted to be. He doesn't enjoy coding though. I bought a beginner's guide to Python a while ago and gave it to him being careful not to pressure him into it. It didn't interest him. Since then he's also tried a programming subject at school, but he obviously didn't enjoy it as he doesn't wish to continue with it. I think he could have the skills for engineering if he tried, but once again it's hard to interest him in it now that he has apathy for maths. I can't really serve as an example in other fields but perhaps I could try to spend more time with him that isn't leisure.

qhoxie 18y ago
If he hasn't yet, convince him to take survey courses and courses in arbitrary topics. One of two things generally happens there: He either finds a new or suppressed passion, or he is pushed back toward a previous interest. Each provides a path.
- dmnd 18y ago
  He has tried a couple of electives in school, and seems to be somewhat interested psychology, which is good because it's enthusiasm for something. There are only limited opportunities to try new things at school, though. What would be good is finding a useful interest or hobby outside of school that is not sport. For most of us here this is coding, but what do people in other fields do?
iamdave 18y ago
Try to broaden your spectrum here. Coding is one of the last things that's going to be a sure fire fit for anyone. Show him about computer science in general. Coding, networking, graphic arts, communication. Find things that a kid his age would like and show him people doing it. If he likes art, go grab someone who can use 3DSMax (I heard that iamdave guy is good with it nudge nudge wink wink) and let them show him how to make a bouncing ball animation.
- dmnd 18y ago
  I'll do some thinking about who I know that can show him things in various other fields.
  - nostrademons 18y ago
    Check out local business owners too - many of them love to mentor local kids, and several came from situations like your brother's. Sometimes you can arrange an apprenticeship-like situation, where your brother volunteers his help in their business. One of my high-school classmates had an awesome internship with a guy who made Japanese woodworking tools.

by dmnd 18y ago

qhoxie 18y ago

If he hasn't yet, convince him to take survey courses and courses in arbitrary topics. One of two things generally happens there: He either finds a new or suppressed passion, or he is pushed back toward a previous interest. Each provides a path.

dmnd 18y ago
He has tried a couple of electives in school, and seems to be somewhat interested psychology, which is good because it's enthusiasm for something. There are only limited opportunities to try new things at school, though. What would be good is finding a useful interest or hobby outside of school that is not sport. For most of us here this is coding, but what do people in other fields do?

iamdave 18y ago

Try to broaden your spectrum here. Coding is one of the last things that's going to be a sure fire fit for anyone. Show him about computer science in general. Coding, networking, graphic arts, communication. Find things that a kid his age would like and show him people doing it. If he likes art, go grab someone who can use 3DSMax (I heard that iamdave guy is good with it nudge nudge wink wink) and let them show him how to make a bouncing ball animation.

dmnd 18y ago
I'll do some thinking about who I know that can show him things in various other fields.
- nostrademons 18y ago
  Check out local business owners too - many of them love to mentor local kids, and several came from situations like your brother's. Sometimes you can arrange an apprenticeship-like situation, where your brother volunteers his help in their business. One of my high-school classmates had an awesome internship with a guy who made Japanese woodworking tools.