[vivek16]

You know, there have been lengthy discussions (some have turned into flame wars) here on chiefdelphi on the subject. The answer is that there isn't a definitive answer. Everyone seems to have their own opinion and many will defend it fiercely.

Personally, I think that the best balance lies when mentors let the kids do most of the work but can still assure that the kids are capable of doing it. The role of mentors isn't to do all the work and it's not to sit back and not do anything, there has to be a balance where they are actually mentoring the kids.

Again, everyone has their own opinion and each team has to find the balance that works best for them. If the kids are getting inspired, then that's the whole point of the program.

-Vivek