Yes, but only as an amateur experimenting. That said, I'm very grateful for the start he gave me - computers were always around at home (dating back to a kit-built ZX81), as was the knowledge that they could be programmed and the encouragement to try. I picked up some things from Dad, some more by private tuition (which unfortunately ended when we moved towns), played around a bit, then classes at school.
For me, the main thing I think was being shown it was possible and then allowed the space to experiment. Let kids try things, they can surprise you...
For me, the main thing I think was being shown it was possible and then allowed the space to experiment. Let kids try things, they can surprise you...