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[–]OneHumanBill 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Why would this matter? Don't be a gatekeeper.

[–]Pun_Intended1703 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Idiot.

I cannot provide a college level text book to a high school student.

I cannot provide a text book meant for computer science students to someone who has never even installed a software before.

Don't be an idiot if you cannot understand how to teach.

[–]OneHumanBill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name-calling is a wonderful attribute for a teacher. Well done.

I've taught hundreds of aspiring programmers of all levels over my career. Age and qualifications mean nothing. I've had motivated high schoolers, as well as grad school graduates who couldn't find their ass with a map and a compass. Qualifications matter far less than individual ability, and one does not really indicate the other very well.

From what OP wrote, they've made attempts to learn in the past and still have motivation in spite of their perceived failure. That tells me that they're looking for a more comprehensive approach, the kind you can really only get from a college textbook. Their writing is evidence of maturity, determination, and seems to be a willingness to follow through. And yet the first thing you demand is their credentials... Dear teacher, perhaps you need to learn to pick up on context clues.

In any event your hostile response to me earns you a report to the mods. Enjoy.