It's important for several reasons:
Programming teaches logical thinking
A popular saying goes that it's never too early to learn. Today we know very well that it is never too early either. Some programming basics can be successfully taught to children as young as 4 years old. It turns out that the younger a child is, the faster he or she learns.
Of course, teaching methods and tools need to be adapted to the age of the child. One of the most important benefits of learning to code is learning to think logically. Programming involves, among other things, the ability to analyze. Coding is not limited to writing instructions and functions. It is a process of considering many different aspects and predicting consequences when using specific solutions.
All of this accompanies the child while learning to code, teaching them to analyze different options, teaching them to draw conclusions from different contexts. 
Programming simply teaches how to think.
Programming also teaches creativity by providing the skills to look for solutions. Children learn that a particular programming problem or task can be approached in a different way. They look for interesting ways that lead to a goal, and in doing so, they also have fun.
It must be remembered that when programming, it is as if a new building is being created, constructed from small elements of programming code, specific to the chosen programming languages. It is a bit like building objects from a construction kit using blocks, which most children love.
Programming teaches problem-solving
Problem-solving is a key skill that is useful in everyone's life. Programming is a great way to develop this type of skill for people of all ages, especially children. Young children will learn commands that they can use to achieve a certain goal. They will also learn how to break down a big, complex problem into a few simple, less complex ones and therefore ones that can be solved more easily.
Through programming, children learn to solve and analyze problems and develop the habit of looking for better and more effective solutions.
Programming helps you find yourself in the world of technology
Computers and modern digital technology surround us everywhere, accompanying people in almost all areas of life. This trend will continue in the years to come. The modern man must have the ability to find himself in a world dominated by new technology.