Hey, my son started using a computer when he was 6, he was writing his own small programs by 8 and at 13 we bought him a computer and phone line of his own, (mainly to keep him off our phone line so I could call him if necessary). At 15 he was running his own bulletin board (for runner of chat rooms). At 26 he is the Network Administrator for a Regional Hospital. Computers for youngster ROCK. As a Mom You ROCK! and I'm sure your son will think so also.