Yeah, I'm teaching python too and it's important not to lie and pretend it's easy. I do try to emphasize to my student that it's a difficult skill akin to learn

Yeah, I'm teaching python too and it's important not to lie and pretend it's easy. I do try to emphasize to my student that it's a difficult skill akin to learning how to read and help them see each small step and how they build. I encourage my students by telling them that if they really want to do it, it is possible to learn these skills, and explain how it can be rewarding. I think it's important to let them assess based on reward vs how difficult they find it, so they have an honest view of whether to keep going or pivot to something that might give more bang for their buck.