I think enthusiasm is more important than structure and curriculum both for 8 and 80 year-olds. Just plant the seed - if he takes an interest, he'll start lear

I think enthusiasm is more important than structure and curriculum both for 8 and 80 year-olds. Just plant the seed - if he takes an interest, he'll start learning on his own. When he comes up with interesting questions, you can start filling in the background he lacks. That's what I plan to do with my kid. He's 2 years old, a little young for Python. But I have an OLPC, and I sit down with him while he pokes away at it. When the time comes, I will try not to be pushy or academic about it.