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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry for your troubles.

My kids are younger- oldest is 8- but I can't imagine being this upset myself about something like this (I can't imagine having that much ownership over their activity that I'd be that upset). I don't mean this as a criticism, but I am curious, is that just the way  I am or is it because my kids are little? For instance, the oldest has been dancing for 5 years now and I'd be bummed in some ways but not really...[/quote]

There's a difference between dance and a stringed instrument.  My DC is a bit older than your 8 year old, but does both dance and music.  To prepare for weekly music lessons, I need to supervise her practice.  And even as she is now able to practice independently pieces she has mastered, we enjoy hearng her play every evening.  It's really part of our daily evening routine.

Dance lessons, on the other hand, are drop and go.  And all the girls at her studio are more or less at about the same level.  Whereas with music, children who practice regularly make good progress, and grow in confidence and enthusiasm. Again, in the early years, parental investment is necessary to support even an eager student of music.

OP, is your child involved in any sort of youth orchestra?  This year, my DC got involved in a low-key program at school -- over my objections, it just seemed to be too much, much too much -- and it really fed her enthusiasm.  She enjoys the social aspect, and the repertoire is more varied than in private lessons.[/quote]

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