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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]

Most kids who play any instrument want to quit at some point and need their parents to help them over these humps. I think OP's idea was on the right track, but I'd say something longer than 3 weeks. Since her daughter chose the instrument, and chose to do this activity, it seems reasonable that she not quit until she has given it a real try. Actually, if she has a real fear of the concert, I might consider saying that if she practices the amount she's supposed to (at our school that's 60 minutes a week), then you and she can have a talk before the concert and if she still doesn't want to participate, she can skip it. I think if she practices, she will want to be in the concert. [/quote]

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