> "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
> In practice, there is. ....

I have to admit frustration with some of the schoolkids I mentor.

But I doubt I was much different at their age

Even after much discussion about what's in the datasheet, how
to best to lay out a circuit, write some test code etc, they seem
reluctant to commit something to a breadboard for fear of failure.

Understandable

When they finally do, often after much cajoling, and it fails only a
little bit, nobody needed medical attention, nothing blew up, the
power grid wasn't taken out, the sun continues to rise, Mum and
Dad still love them ....

Instant gratification isn't always instant satisfaction. A few mistakes
along the way are very character-building

Joe
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