>>Your characterization of this student as some gifted hacker is also more than likely wrong. True, like the above comment , there is so much of profiling for

>>Your characterization of this student as some gifted hacker is also more than likely wrong. True, like the above comment , there is so much of profiling for a teacher's role and so much at stake for the teacher. Think of not letting the kid (gifted/otherwise!) learn the seriousness of stepping into others private space?He/She would think its ok forever and can possibly have damaging consequences not just for himself/herself ,but for all those surrounding. Hunger/motivation can help one focus & learn complexities of comp-sci but its more important that one learn to deal one's own thoughts and mind in a younger age.This is where i regard high-school as most important! And honestly reading the above from a teacher in another place really makes me happy : >>job that puts me in a trusted position of power working with other people's children In my place, most of the students study in remote villages where there are all sorts of teachers and there are few who feel the same way and every-time i meet one, i only wish to thank.