Aim. The aim of this article is to present the issue of computational thinking in the broader context of English-language literature in the areas of self-development activities, taking into account the concept of the family environment influence. The term „computational thinking” is already present in various educational studies but is rarely considered in a broader educational context such as family or self-improvement. The article signals problems that were previously flagged by experts in the subject, and which have only intensified as a result of post-pandemic education. Possible directions of development of informal education in the use of technology based on hard statistical data are also presented. Methods. The article provides an overview of selected practical solutions and studies with theoretical justification based on international literature and statistical treatment. Results. The paper presents theoretical issues based on a literature review and available research. Available practical solutions for a novel approach to the problem of teaching and using technology in a creative way are presented, referring to Seymour Papert’s concept from the 1980s, which is an important contribution to today’s socio-cultural struggles against the background of educational changes in recent years. Conclusion. Parents are the first people to introduce children to the world of interacting with and using technology. If the message is that technology is for passive entertainment, it is difficult to find understanding and openness in children to become absorbed in other areas of technology use. This danger was already recognised in the 1980s by the famous mathematics educator Seymour Papert, who suggested that in the future children will be divided into those who program the computer and those who will be programmed. Statistical trends indicate that within a few years formal education will be relegated to the margins of society if it does not change the way knowledge is delivered. Education on the idea of computer thinking should start in the family environment, taking into account the role of gender, to naturally adjust the subject matter of activities and classes in an attractive way.