I always use shopping lists as an example. Once they have got their
heads around variables (which might be the underlying problem), the
idea of something representing a list of 'things' usually works well.
You don't go shopping with a separate post-it note for each item,
you make a list which is a convenient way to carry around a set of
related items. You might even make several lists for different shops
or departments and they might all be contained on one piece of paper
(an array of arrays). When you add or remove something from the list
you write it in or strike it out.
I find that easier to explain that doing the old address book field
exercise.
Best,
Andy
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