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[quote=Anonymous]If a child is mature enough for lessons in music, dance, a sport or anything else, they are old enough to see the natural consequences that come from practice (and the lack thereof).  If they aren't mature enough to handle the consequences, they aren't mature enough for lessons, imo.  So no, I don't nag.  For a young child, I run through the list of things that should be done after school (chores, practice, homework, reading) if they ask to go play with friends, but otherwise, I stay out of it.

As to correcting mistakes, it depends on the child's personality.  Some children thrive on constructive criticism and know that the adult is trying to help them improve, all while knowing the adult is already proud of their effort.  Other children would view any correction as an example of the child not measuring up to perceived expectations.  For the former, of course I would help, and for the latter I wouldn't.  Obviously, if a child asks, I would.

Homework is non-negotiable.  Kids aren't mature enough to decide whether they want to do homework when it's first assigned, nor would most kids choose to do it, but they also don't get to choose to attend school.[/quote]

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