I 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'

I 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.