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I agree with the moms saying this. [b]I think she should finish the year.[/b] You should insist on practice and a few extra lessons. 
  You could also just try to check in with her if there is something else going on (dynamics in the class itself.) I'd talk to the band teacher, myself, to alert him or her to your daughter's feelings and your efforts. He/she might have some insights.[/quote]

The point of playing an instrument is enjoyment. You are supposed to enjoy playing an instrument -- not necessarily every single day, for every single piece and practice session, but definitely overall. In OP's case, OP's child [i]hates[/i] playing the trombone. What does OP's child gain from being forced to do something she hates for the rest of the year? What is the benefit?[/quote]

The life lesson here is bigger than what a child enjoys doing. It's about not quitting every time something gets hard or it's not fun. By not quitting, a child is faced with problem solving instead. It teaches them how to deal with challenges, setbacks, and failures.  Finishing the year is age-appropriate for a 9 year old.  It's not like forcing her to stick with it now until high school. And if she were younger, quitting now may be ok.  But she can handle, with parental support, finishing the year. And it will help develop the self confidence and resilience she needs to get through bigger problems that she will eventually face. [/quote]

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