Yep, that is quite right IMO. When you are in your formative years you are at your most receptive and find it easiest to learn.

You are also being supported by your family.

I wouldn't wan't my children going on into junior and senior high, socially and educationally disadvantaged because they knew nothing about computers............ only how to toggle the fire switch on an X-box console.

One you have gotten the important things under your belt and behind you, there is plenty of time to play games

Being able to play an X-box won't help you support a family, buy a fancy car, afford exotic vacations, like I do................. qualifications and education will. Just one of the cold hard facts of life?