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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Thursday 5/5/05 - 6:30:33 PM EST (GMT-5)
Nooo! I will not force my child to anything, unless she chooses.
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ratso61
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Thursday 5/5/05 - 6:32:42 PM EST (GMT-5)
My parents did this to me, and it sucked. I think parents should find an instrument the kid wants to play and get him lessions for that.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Thursday 5/5/05 - 6:50:29 PM EST (GMT-5)
No, they should only play if they express interest in it.
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daydreaming
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Thursday 5/5/05 - 6:51:41 PM EST (GMT-5)
No, of course not. You should let the child make the choice as to whether or not they want to pursue any type of activity like that.
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laurie78
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Thursday 5/5/05 - 6:52:06 PM EST (GMT-5)
No, forcing them to learn will only make them hate it even more
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Si_905
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Europe
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 3:37:54 AM EST (GMT-5)
No, I was forced to learn and I hated every moment
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 3:39:12 AM EST (GMT-5)
I don't see anything wrong with it.. Piano and ballet or sports are great for kids. Hell, they don't know what's good for them. |
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 4:13:50 AM EST (GMT-5)
I think piano's a good basis for later musical endeavours.  If I ever had children, I'd fill their lives with things. I was forced to learn piano for six years, altogether, and I hated it. At the time, i was like "please can I quit?" but I'm now very glad my parents made me do it. It's good to have a basic knowledge of those things. |
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librarygirl
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 11:17:33 PM EST (GMT-5)
I'm a piano teacher and I want to teach only those who are interested. The ones who are forced quit sooner or later.
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librarygirl
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 11:23:57 PM EST (GMT-5)
Lots of kids really love their piano lessons. I make it lots of fun.
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shoelace
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Eastern US
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/6/05 - 11:40:11 PM EST (GMT-5)
i plan on doing it to my kids. my parents made me. when i was little, i hated it, but now i'm in band and the music department is my second home
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MyBrownEyeSx
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Midwest US
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Saturday 5/7/05 - 2:57:37 PM EST (GMT-5)
I think it's a good idea to expand their music knowledge.
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ultramutt
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Midwest US
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Saturday 5/7/05 - 3:06:25 PM EST (GMT-5)
For a few months, at least, yes. Music lessons can be a basis for all kinds of artistic endeavors. I was forced, and totally hated it, but now i play keyboard, guitar, bass, and work in a recording studio. Basically, music is my life, and I feel like i have the appreciation and theory basis to make that work.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Saturday 5/7/05 - 3:09:15 PM EST (GMT-5)
Yes, I shall teach all my children piano and if they don't enjoy it I'll force feed them brocoli. *evil cackle*
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Saturday 5/7/05 - 3:10:33 PM EST (GMT-5)
If my child showed an interest in music, I'd encourage them to take up *some* instrument, not force them to play piano.
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weelilmoocow
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Saturday 5/7/05 - 5:23:06 PM EST (GMT-5)
they should get the chance to play an instument. When I was little i had my friend teach me what she learned in her piano lessons because my parents didn't want to have to pay for lessons for me.
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love-skeptic
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Eastern US
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 5/9/05 - 10:26:21 AM EST (GMT-5)
no.
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manderkin182
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 5/9/05 - 4:19:03 PM EST (GMT-5)
My parents made me do cheerleading since i was 4 and i resented them. I wasnt ever sure if it was something I enjoyed, or something I just did because it was expected of me.
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stevesloth
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Europe
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 5/9/05 - 4:50:03 PM EST (GMT-5)
Kids should be encouraged to try musical and sporting pursuits but if after a while they hate it, they should be allowed to try something else. Too many kids have no hobbies these days except hanging out on street corners drinking cider.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 5/9/05 - 4:51:12 PM EST (GMT-5)
I won't force them, but I will try to introduce them to it.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Monday 5/9/05 - 10:00:52 PM EST (GMT-5)
My parents forced me, and I'm glad they did. I didn't like it much when I was younger but once I got good at it, I loved it.
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luckystar07
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Western US
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Tuesday 5/10/05 - 1:59:01 AM EST (GMT-5)
Being forced won't make the child happy, but I suppose as a parent you have to make that decision as to what's best for your child. I think you should encourage your child to follow his or her heart and not force them to do anything they don't want to do. I know that I'd be resentful if my parents had forced me to play the piano or continue basketball. Instead, I found singing and reading on my own and am much happier as an end result.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Tuesday 5/10/05 - 2:03:41 AM EST (GMT-5)
No, but I always wanted to and my parents never let me. I think it should be taught only if they show interest... |
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badhairbear
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Europe
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/13/05 - 7:39:30 PM EST (GMT-5)
if they wanted to, then i'd encourage them to stick at it, but i wouldn't force it on them. after all, kids are people too, they have the right to choose what they do ordont want to do.
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16 yrs ago, 1 mos ago - Friday 5/13/05 - 11:31:22 PM EST (GMT-5)
No, I'd give them a choice. Piano or execution. |
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