In a message dated 9/29/01 11:26:51 PM Central Daylight Time,
smschneider@e... writes:
smschneider@e... writes:
> The decision is
> already made here; I'm not going to push him to play and potentially make
> him hate it. Obviously, every kid and every situation is different, but I'd
> love to hear your experiences and thoughts.
>
>
As the mother of 2 musically gifted children who have both whined and
complained about lessons and practicing yet LOVE to perform...........I just
told them at a young age that music lessons were part of our "religion" (not
exactly an untruth, but that is another thread) and that they were required
to be involved in at least 1 musical endeavour every school year-whether it
was piano, band, or singing in a children's chorale. They both quit band,
both quit piano (but the younger is starting back) but they have been
dedicated to the chorale. There is so much to be gained from a musical
education that may not pertain to performing, but makes for a well-rounded
and educated individual. To insist on SOME type of musical endeavour is not
pushing, the way I see it is that it is just as important as literature and
algebra. After all, just because a kid dislikes math is not an excuse for
dropping it in the 8th grade, is it? Maybe your son just needs to switch
instruments.
This tack has worked for us............
Leslie
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