Learning Python as a first language can spoil beginners, making them lazy and less disciplined in understanding how things really work.
Python's simplicity and high-level abstraction hide the complexities of memory management and system-level understanding.
The ease of Python can warp the perception of what is considered 'hard' in other languages, leading to bad programming habits.
Despite its drawbacks, Python is still recommended for beginners, but with the advice to explore other languages for a more comprehensive understanding of programming.