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I’d argue against this. If the tool is too difficult, kids often lose interest. So it can have an adverse effect. As much as I’d want to teach my 11 year old k
by caseyy 2y ago
I’d argue against this. If the tool is too difficult, kids often lose interest. So it can have an adverse effect.
As much as I’d want to teach my 11 year old kid Unreal Engine, it’s not realistic. Pun not intended.
- gorjusborg 2y agoI think it depends on the child and parent. My approach with my kids has always been "don't dumb it down". They may not be into programming, but at least they'll be exposed to it. By giving them the 'easy' version, you are putting up barriers that don't need to be there. Kids are smarter than many adults give them credit for, but again, it depends on the kid.
- brudgers 2y agoYou would be teaching a soon-to-be-adult about the adult world. The game engine is entirely incidental to developing a peer to peer relationship. Their interest in spending time with you will diminish. That reality is the one to optimize for. Recreational interests come and go and come back sometimes. But most don’t stick. Learning Unreal Engine with your 11 year old is possible, but not for more than year.