I might not phrase it as harsh, but I’ve been saying many times that the RPi might not be the best option to teach your kids “computers” and “programming”. TechCrunch’s Jon Orlin found that out too:
But the Raspberry Pi is not like a computer you get from Apple or pickup at the local Best Buy. It’s not as simple as plug and play. It takes a bit of extra work and time. And you need to be a hacker before you can get it working.
via Getting Started With The Raspberry Pi Is Not As Easy As Pie.