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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look, it comes down to what message do you want to send your child.

Do you want them to think that only "profitable" interests matter? That an activity is not "worth it" if it doesn't contribute to college admissions?

Or do you want your child to find something he loves, to develop a work ethic, and to have a refuge in MS and HS with other kids who have shared interests?

For what its worth, colleges LOVE classically trained musicians who are not destined for the conservatory, because even schools without conservatories want to have orchestras/bands. [/quote]

Ack. Maybe I shouldn’t have mentioned colleges. I don’t think I am explaining this correctly. Re: colleges- If he is indeed going to pursue music as a profession, I don’t think he’d regret this time when looking back. But if he isn’t, I don’t want him to burn out by going so hard now. And potentially miss out on other opportunities too (like being outside more, playing with friends more often, a different hobby like a sport). I’m happy whether he pursues music as a career or not. But I definitely don’t want him to reject

music later because of overload as a child. I was pushed to take piano and I abandoned it as an adult for 20 years. [/quote]

Yes but the spirit of what you said remains, even in your explanation. let the kid pursue a passion until he doesn't want to, even if you have "invested" to the expense of other interests (b/c you seem like you may be the sort of parent who might not let him quit either which is sad)[/quote]

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