I started in the third grade. Most kids have trouble coding until they've developed some form of abstract thinking. The biggest thing is to never force someone to learn to code - that'll take the fun out of it. Teach them when they want to learn, and do it on their terms.
That's a good point. When I was learning I was desperate for knowledge...back then we didn't have the Internet so my options were really limited. I ended up getting a comb-bound manual on Basic for X-mas and was thrilled with it. LOL
I started coding when I was like 7 or 8 years old...
Was I a freak or is that a generally acceptable age to start teaching the average child?
I was 10, original BASIC, APPLE 2C
Ah, we had an Apple II at school, but I learned my basic on the ole Commodore 64 at home...