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I'm curious, why do you think it'll be bad for them to learn programming? I mean sure, don't force them into them, but I don't think hiding what's underneath i

I'm curious, why do you think it'll be bad for them to learn programming? I mean sure, don't force them into them, but I don't think hiding what's underneath is fair either. I actually learned to program for the first time while playing Minecraft around 2011, and I started programming without my parents even knowing. There was a mod for Minecraft called ComputerCraft that allowed you to program inside the game (using virtual computers) with Lua. This led to me on a path to Java to mod Minecraft, then Python to script things and many tools and projects later I ended up becoming a programmer. For me, Minecraft opened me to a world full of wonders; something I never knew was possible, and I definitely don't regret it.

josephorjoe 5y ago
i think it would be great for them to learn programming. i think if i try to push them to learn programming, they will lose interest because i will be turning their 'fun' into 'work'. it is better for them to go at their own pace where their interests take them. if they ask for my help (they both know i could teach them programming), i'd be delighted to help them. and minecraft is really fantastic. from the base game, to advance features like command blocks, to the ecosystem of plug ins and online multiplayer adaptations. really an impressive creation.