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Date Posted: 13:07:52 03/26/06 Sun
Author: Laura
Subject: Re: Inspire one's own kids
In reply to: Ferris 's message, "Inspire one's own kids" on 18:49:56 04/22/05 Fri

Although I am not a parent, I don't think that you can force someone to have an interest in classical music. It sure it would help a great deal to expose your children to a variety of music and maybe encourage them to take piano lessons at an early age. However, if the child has no interest at all in taking piano lessons they may not do very well simply because they hate it. I would say the best way to incorporate music in your children's life would be to make music fun. I know that when I was a kid I always had an interest in music. No one really had to encourage me, it was just always there for as long as I can remember. You might be surprised, some kids probably have more of an appreciation for music than you realize.

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[> [> Re: Inspire one's own kids -- Molly, 20:24:24 03/26/06 Sun [1]

I think a good 99% of children are going to have a natural interest in music, in some way, shape, or form. Exactly what kind of music depends on the parents, or other major influences. If Mommy and Daddy are obsessive Country-Western fans, the child is going to learn right away about that music from the get-go. If Grandma and Grandpa like bluegrass, and you hear it whenever you visit, it just might grow on you, whether you are four years old or fully grown. Children absorb everything around them and music is not an exception. They'll even be naturally interested in making music-- belting out "Rubber Ducky" while taking a bath or banging on pots and pans in the kitchen so Mom doesn't make dinner in silence.
As parents, the best thing to do is support this interest and encourage the child to participate in music when the time comes 'round. It'll never fail.


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