Myths Associated With Teaching Kids How To Code

In our previous blogs and articles, we have spoken about the importance of coding for kids. A lot of urban parents are eager to make sure that their kids learn a programming language and take lessons in robotics as well. In this blog, we shall talk about what are the common myths associated with teaching children coding.

1) Only The Smartest of The Lot Make It

Intelligence is a subjective thing: excellence in coding is dependent on logical and problem-solving skills. Hence, it’s a wrong idea to not sign up your kids for computer programming for kids just because they didn’t get all A’s in math and science.

2) Coding Is For Nerds

Some parents feel that by having their kids get into the world of programming at an early age, you sign them up for a life of being a nerd — being socially outcast and tone deaf, just like Sheldon Cooper. Nothing could be farther from the truth. First of all, taking a class on computers doesn’t necessarily make you a nerd. There are chances you might not like it! Secondly, even if your child does become a nerd, that doesn’t mean he or she has to confirm to the classical definition of nerds and be totally socially inept. Keep your mind open and take the opportunity to have your kids learn an essential life skill.

3) Coding Make Your Child Anti-Social

Contrary to the popular belief, there are lot of communities out there for coding out there, both online and offline. There are no anecdotes or researches which say that giving your child a unique education by learning how to code will make them anti-social.

Hence, steer clear of the myths and make sure that you sign your child up for what will be an indispensable skill in the future!