Python @ Education: What are your problems?

[Ingo Linkweiler]

Hello,

are you using python for teaching programing?

I am just writing a diploma paper about python and want to know your
experiences with python.

What do you like when teaching python?
For example:
- Easy readable syntax
- High Level language
- Lists, Tupels, Dictionaries included
- interpreter: Everythink can be tested
- Many tools available
.....

AND MORE IMPORTANT:
What are your problems with python? Are pupils/students having any
problems or often asked questions?
What do you dislike at python?

For example:
- When teaching C or Pascal, newbies do not know, where to set a ";" and
where not. Any similar problems with Python?
- Why must I set a ":" after "if" or "for" ?  " if x == y : "
.....

I hope you have many suggestions.

regards,

Ingo