I started myself when I was in grade 6. I've always been ahead of others that started later as well when I've been in the same class. But I've also spent a lot

I started myself when I was in grade 6. I've always been ahead of others that started later as well when I've been in the same class. But I've also spent a lot of time correcting bad habits, reading on good habits, and relearning a lot of things I did as a child -- and most of the code I wrote as a child was pretty awful. Still, it's something that I've heard often and I can understand the logic behind it.