Which kid's beginners programming - Python or Forth?

[NickC]

> Gentle folk of comp.lang.python, I heartily thank you all for your
> input.  I think I'm taking the boys through the door marked "Logo."  We
> may be back this way, though.  We will likely need MORE in the nebulous
> future.  I am impressed with the outpouring of support here!

Before you commit totally to the LOGO idea, take a look at Guido van
Robot:
http://gvr.sourceforge.net/
http://gvr.sourceforge.net/about.php
http://gvr.sourceforge.net/lessons/rfrank/

Cheers,
Nick.