dont those statements contradict eachother? it sounds appealing how? cause its a challenge exercise? But challenges are frustrating?

You don't understand how something can sound appealing at first, but then in practice isn't enjoyable?

"always sounds appealing" implies the same thing happens every year to parent comment. either you dont enjoy it or you do? its not like the type of exercises change year to year. theyre coding challenges everytime.

yes, i get tricked every year. at first it's 'ooh some neat challenges to help me improve or learn new skills' then it's like, 'ugh this is annoying and i don't like it.'