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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. He has other activities and interests. I'm not worried about that. The being broke part factors in because if I weren't broke, I would probably just keep paying for lessons and push him through til his interest reignited (hoping that it would- this happened with my daughter and her instrument). Right now though, I just can't justify the expense when he's not loving it and resisiting practicing. It's just not worth it.

Also, thanks to all the commiserators! Makes me feel a little better.

I will miss the beautiful sounds of cello practice. A lot.[/quote]

When I was missing the sound of my daughter playing violin, I took up the instrument.  Is that a possibility for you?  I don't do it regularly, but I try-- and I get her involved, ask her for tips and advice.  I think this works to keep her hand in the game a bit-- and to the extent that she sees me struggle, I point out that it is easier to learn when you are younger. I'm hoping that she will get what I am driving at-- but also I respect that she is her own person and I don't force her or manipulate her any more on the matter than just that.  She is so stubborn that I know the more I press her, the more she will resist it.[/quote]

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