I taught my son JavaScript (along with html and css) because I think the browser is a great platform to expose new programmers to programming. I also think it's

I taught my son JavaScript (along with html and css) because I think the browser is a great platform to expose new programmers to programming. I also think it's the most relevant because any knowledge and experience acquired is likely going to count in some way in their future. The JavaScript adventure can continue when we look at node on the server and even use it to control embedded devices like Tessel and Espruino.