I think its a two-fold issue: 1) Version control adds ANOTHER concept to students that can be difficult to grasp/appreciate. Adding it in is great from a pract

I think its a two-fold issue: 1) Version control adds ANOTHER concept to students that can be difficult to grasp/appreciate. Adding it in is great from a practicality standpoint but increases the cognitive load of students with ANOTHER new technology. 2) Sometimes, the code just hits a point where its no longer salvageable. It sucks to tell a student they should start over, but often times wiping the slate clean after making a mess can help consolidate their thought process.