People need to find out for themselves what they like the best. You like PCs, he spoke about PCs, you assume it's the best thing for him. If you find a kid who is a bit slow, why would you put him in a profession that tends to attract pretty bright people? And he is shackled compared to the rest of us PC users - we have steady computer access, comfortable homes and all that. However could he learn python when he has to work all day to $6, which I assume is essential for his family?
How about helping him find a training as an electrician? Let him start on the easy stuff and then know if he wants to progress to the more difficult stuff. It takes years to get to the point where you can actually make money with computer skills, and that won't solve his current problems.
If this guy is a friendly sort of guy, then teach him how to communicate with foreigners through jokes or so on.
You can't change the world. Just do the little you can.
You like PCs, he spoke about PCs, you assume it's the best thing for him
No, I don't.
Apart from that, you're right. Python is not a great idea. At the same time, it could have worked for me if I'd been in his place. Maybe. I posted here because I'm short on ideas.
I think he's slow from the bad food, not fundamentally slow. He doesn't work all day, he goes to high school. It's not that desperate. He striked me as having drive. Maybe with the right advice he could turn things around slowly?
How about helping him find a training as an electrician? Let him start on the easy stuff and then know if he wants to progress to the more difficult stuff. It takes years to get to the point where you can actually make money with computer skills, and that won't solve his current problems.
If this guy is a friendly sort of guy, then teach him how to communicate with foreigners through jokes or so on.
You can't change the world. Just do the little you can.