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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At what age did you let your kids quit something they didn't love?  They are pretty good at it, so I'm having trouble letting go.[/quote]

In general, they just have to finish the season. (Unless it's not pre-paid, it's easy to get out of, and they are miserable. Then, immediately.)

I am easy-going about this, except- ironically- about piano!

We are blessed to have my childhood piano. I think it is a great skill to have that helps you in other areas (such as math). It helps tremendously to have a piano background if you want to do ANYTHING else in music, at any point. It's not a bad proficiency to have in your back pocket if you ever need work as an adult....[b] giving lessons, at a hotel bar, a local theatre needs an accompanist, etc.
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So- family rule. My kids will be taking piano lessons, doing the recitals, doing our state music competitions, the whole thing- through 12th grade.

However, while not always perfect, they do enjoy it. It's hard for me to say what I would do if they were really miserable. To be honest, I think I would make them keep playing almost no matter what. If they hated cleaning their room, visiting grandma, a family volunteer activity- they wouldn't be allowed to stop those, either. Same with this.

But I acknowledge completely- different strokes for different folks. You may have other things that matter way more to you and obviously, that's fine. Make the decision that's best for your family. GL.[/quote]

Do you even have a clue how many pianists with a conservatory degree there are who are looking for students? What makes you think someone will pay your DD for lessons? [/quote]

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