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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is the reality:  foreign language and music instruction is meaningless for the majority of kids --- almost none continue any of it past high school

[quote=Anonymous]No, they didn't. Which instrumental music instruction did they receive? Where's the band?  The orchestra? No instrumental music instruction means no music instruction, other than on paper.  [/quote][/quote]

Wow, you seem like typical Basis parent with this comment, focused solely on academics as if that alone makes for a great educational experience.

The majority of families are not having their kids take languages or music to expect them to continue into college and adulthood.  Just doing music and languages itself has been proven to have many benefits - cognitively, creatively, discipline, etc….

Lots of adults might have done music or languages for years then drop it only to pick it up again later in adulthood and enjoy it.  I would argue that someone educated with these skills add to a well rounded individual.[/quote]

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