I agreed with some of the members comments, "Don't underestimate an 8 years old". This is especially true when comes to the formula; boy + electronics. Somehow, the 2 can clicked very well (perhaps, same goes for; girl + barbie dolls). I remember when I was about 10 (although not 8), I bought myself an electroinc kit (those that comes with lots of electronic components and a board with lots of springs for solderless connections) and I was thrill when I 'built' my first AM radio (although I followed the instructions). When I grew up, I did not touch electronics at all until some 30+ years later (which is now), I pick it up as a hobby again. Lyle Killough wrote: Hi Ken, >Has anyone introduced kids around this age to PICs? Any comments, suggestions? I've got an 8 yr old boy. A PIC or even a Basic Stamp would be so far out of his comprehension that it would be less interesting than socks and underwear for Christmas. But not every kid is the same. He might think that batteries, wire, switches, lights (self-flashing LED with pre-wired series resistor) and a buzzer (DIY burglar alarm) would be really cool. Hmmmm, I haven't done my shopping yet. Lyle Killough -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.