I think the key problem here is that most people here are programmers and have forgotten what it means to NOT be a programmer. Moreover, most are thinking that

I think the key problem here is that most people here are programmers and have forgotten what it means to NOT be a programmer. Moreover, most are thinking that all who are thought programming are going to become professional programmers - like the class success rate of a 100% is a given. But unfortunately, no. Most intro into programming courses are dealing with the issue "how to get these people over the 'hump' and not quit" and nothing more.