How to guide a 10year old on the blockchain journey?

[Outhue]

Is there any proper way a kid can learn how to build on the blockchain? I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

[jackg]

A good place to start might be to learn a lot of stuff yourself for if he has questions you can't answer (and they're not too hard) he might just get annoyed by the process.

How does he learn best?
Actively doing:
If he learns by doing then send some funds to each other over a period of time, get him to sign messages and encrypt them (electrum has encryption with public keys and private keys).
Actively learning:
Introduce him to encryption or teach him about it. This doesn't have to be done directly, finding cryptogram puzzles (caeser cipher) or mathematic ones can be a good place to start (applying functions to change numbers into something - maybe a code for letters that spells out a word based on their position in the alphabet).

I'd advise starting with programming too though at some point, don't teach stuff that's too advanced, a lot of the time if you learn a skill when you're young you have to wait to fully realise its potential.

You could also just mention it to him every so often or find some interesting news to start a conversation at some point (that might be the best way to introduce it more slowly, make his learning more organic and give him additional skills - most people can find it themselves if they want to and have the means like a laptop/smartphone it might just take a while - the person who first mentioned it to me waited 2 years before I started looking into it more and actually engaging with the crypto community).

[Lafu]

I think you should wait a few years to teaching him about to much about blockchain for now !
Just let him be a Kid or a 10 years old that enjoying to be young and doing things that kids doing.
As jackg has already written , programming and tech stuff is the first you should know and the rest is coming from self.

[darkangel11]

At this age probably through playing. You say he knows way too much, which is how much? I don't know how much a 10 year old should know, for instance at 10 I knew nothing about computers but that's because we didn't have one at home and me and my friends all had Nintendo consoles. Computers were unpopular when I was a kid, unless you had a commodore.

If you really want to teach him this early start with showing him a wallet. Maybe tell his parents to buy him a hardware wallet and send him a few satoshis every now and then. You could also give him puzzles to solve. Teach him how to use a software wallet like Electrum and then send some money to an address, write the private key on a piece of paper and tell him that if he manages to add it to his wallet he'll have the money.
Find a place that accepts bitcoin, take him there and show him how to pay. Keep sending him money for sweets and stuff and he'll continue to transact.
If there's no such place, take him to an ATM and show him how to withdraw the money you gave him.

[Cryptomultiplier]

At this age probably through playing. You say he knows way too much, which is how much? I don't know how much a 10 year old should know, for instance at 10 I knew nothing about computers but that's because we didn't have one at home and me and my friends all had Nintendo consoles. Computers were unpopular when I was a kid, unless you had a commodore.

If you really want to teach him this early start with showing him a wallet. Maybe tell his parents to buy him a hardware wallet and send him a few satoshis every now and then. You could also give him puzzles to solve. Teach him how to use a software wallet like Electrum and then send some money to an address, write the private key on a piece of paper and tell him that if he manages to add it to his wallet he'll have the money.
Find a place that accepts bitcoin, take him there and show him how to pay. Keep sending him money for sweets and stuff and he'll continue to transact.
If there's no such place, take him to an ATM and show him how to withdraw the money you gave him.

This is quite elaborate. Depending on how smart a child is at that age, then it is okay to put these steps into process. Most of us at that age knew little about computers let alone cryptocurrency. It is good to see how the development of bitcoin has enabled future gen z with opportunities many of us still dream about as it concerns earning online, without having to do a white collar job.
A child at 10years of age can be allowed to learn from observation from the parents who trade or do some other legit business online that requires crypto exchange. With observation, kids learn faster.  Getting the kid to do simple task that involves computer, bank ATM withdrawal and funding of accounts, prepares them for the  daunting task of crypto exchange.

[Ziskinberg]

Is there any proper way a kid can learn how to build on the blockchain? I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

You need to ask your kid if he has the interest to learn about crypto and blockchain technology first. Because if that kid wants it, it was easier for you to inject the necessary things he/she needs to learn. Though your kid is smart but must be fed up gradually so it will totally be absurd on his/her mind. As the kid once ask you about it, that was the perfect time to teach what you have learned and explain everything. He/She will probably dig deeper and do searches alone because of his interest and desires, not because you pushed to do it.

[BitMaxz]

That's pretty hard to teach a 10yrs old kid mostly this age are still at the age who love playing more than studying but I think it depends on how smart your kid is.

If your kid is pretty advanced why not try to start looking for Bitcoin animated videos to explain how bitcoin works after that if you want your kid to learn about developing Bitcoin then I have a good source of the list that you can use to teach your kid from basic to advanced.

Take a look at these sources below hope you learn and your kid the DIY blockchain would be a good part to learn fast on developing a blockchain

- https://github.com/openblockchains/awesome-blockchains
- https://github.com/yjjnls/awesome-blockchain

[Crypt0Gore]

Do not force the kid yourself, if he is smart with computers then he can be a programmer one day, forcing him to go blockchain can shake that dream out of him, one step at a time OP one step at a time, with Kids there is no need to rush anything, when the time is right he will know about blockchain and make a choice himself.

[Despairo]

I wouldn't let my kids to learn blockchain if they're don't interested with blockchain, just let them play and only learn what they're want. I think you can start by downloading a game about Bitcoin mining or computer simulator where you will see what's the thing that your kids are interested. What do you need to know is never force your kids to learn what you're want, just let them learn what they're interested for.

[mk4]

Too young to be going this deep in my opinion. With that age, just let him learn(if he's actually interested, don't force interests) and play with basic programming tasks that would most likely interest his age group.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Is there any proper way a kid can learn how to build on the blockchain? I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

If his into software and computer already then thats great. But dont push him to hard, like let him enjoy first what he is doing and capable of doing. Dont pressure him about blockchain if his not that interested yet. You know his just 10yr, and thats too young to be expose on something like this. Yes blockchain is good but at his age the knowledge on blockhain negative side could be remembered like scam activity and hacking which we dont want our child to push through when they knew it.

[Pmalek]

I have to agree with what Lafu and some others said. He is still 10 years old. No matter how smart or computer-proficient he is, all this could be too much for him at that age. You are not just introducing him to bitcoin and crypto, and the learning process ends there. He has to learn about cybersecurity, online safety, how to recognize and avoid hacks, scams, social engineering techniques, how to keep his coins safe. Kids learn that if they make a mistake, mummy and daddy are there to correct it. That doesn't apply to Bitcoin. If you make a mistake, your money could be gone forever.

Kids are innocent in their way of thinking and seeing the world. They are full of love and trust. I don't think your kid's brain is evolved to a stage where he can understand the various ways someone could attempt to take advantage of him. And he simply doesn't have the life experience to guide him in the right direction.     

Educational videos about Bitcoin are a good start. You can watch them together and based on his reactions, you will be able to understand if that is something he likes and feels attracted to. Or if he doesn't care or can't focus on the content.

Maybe tell his parents to buy him a hardware wallet...

I am pretty sure it's OP's kid because he said:

I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware...

[Zilon]

You can start by using graphical Blockchain syntax to design their rooms that way as they wake up to see the design everyday and  learn about the space unconsciously. At the age of 10 the learn better by pictorial representation even when they don't know what the images represent.  This way when the eventually come of age it will easier to relate to those syntax faster because they will no longer appear new and strange to them

[lovesmayfamilis]

I am a parent myself, and, of course, every parent thinks that their children are very talented and intelligent. But by loading them with various sciences more than they can handle, we give them a very big load, and, it seems to me, we take away part of their childhood. You can playfully teach your child about Bitcoin, and do it all step-by-step if you see an interest. But for some reason, I am sure that, like all the children we once were, it will be important for today's children to communicate with peers and play in the fresh air.

[boyptc]

Is there any proper way a kid can learn how to build on the blockchain? I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

Yes.

That's possible.

There are kids that are interested in coding and that's why there are programs and websites like this --> https://childhood101.com/free-coding-kids/

It's from 5 years old to 15 years old and they can participate into that and it's better if there are programs that deals with blockchain for the young ones, I don't know if there's any.

[hugeblack]

Age is not a barrier to learning, as many professional hackers were 13 years old, but the problem is desire.
If he is good with computers, he can search for educational content himself if he has a passion for that.
As for the best content, I still think that aantonop^[1] videos are a good reference for anyone who wants to learn.


[1] https://www.youtube.com/c/aantonop/videos

[Rruchi man]

I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

If your child already has an interest in computers, there is a high chance that sooner or later he will pick an interest in bitcoins and blockchain. Your major job as a parent is not to rush the child into what you think will be the future but to guide them carefully after you've watched them pick their interest, that is good parenting. Don't be too much in a hurry to force your child to learn about Blockchain to the detriment of the years where you are supposed to help them develop their interests.

An introduction to blockchain for them in the most friendly manner can be thoughtful but do not in any way put them under any form of pressure.

[hatshepsut93]

Blockchain is just a programming paradigm. If a 10 y.o. never wrote any code, they should learn to program first, which will take a few years, and then they could do something with blockchain, although the question is what? There's nothing cool that you can do with blockchain in real world, unlike fields like AI or game development. The most useful thing for the world a person interested in blockchain can do is contribute to Bitcoin and its ecosystem, but that requires lots and lots of experience and talent.

[Zlantann]

Is there any proper way a kid can learn how to build on the blockchain? I have a very smart kid who knows way too much about computer software and hardware, I believe that exposing him to blockchain technology is better since it's the future with the way things are going right now, where do you think I should start.

At ten a child should focus more on his school work and building inter-personal relationship. Currently the world is facing so much violent behavior because most parents are raising their children as robots. We want our children to be the next Elon Musk, hence we are putting pressure on them to become gurus in different fields.They grow up programmed to become financially successful but lacking emotions and compassion.

Although there are some exceptions because some children might be exceptionally gifted and have interest in learning blockchain. But it might be improper to preoccupy a child with the complexities and dynamics of blockchain technology. At this time a child should be playing around with friends and doing some other activities that he enjoys. I am sure computer studies is part of every primary school, let the child keep learning from the the the school's scheme of work until he gets to 15years when he might become mature to understand complicated computer packages.        

[Razmirraz]

Thank goodness you have a smart child, let him do something he likes. As a 10 year-old don't direct him too much into something that's hard to understand. Know what he likes, don't force the child to understand something using a way that is not in accordance with his learning style.
One of the reasons why children are lazy to study can also be because they do not like pressure from parents, children who get pressure to learn something that is difficult to understand has a negative impact on the welfare and success of children in the future. Motivating children to do something new in their lives should be done slowly, but not to the point of making children depressed, anxious, and restless.