Klarinet Archive - Posting 000711.txt from 2003/10

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Starting a youngster
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:27:17 -0500

It just seems that much energy has been expended trying to talk oneself =
and
> others out of doing something that is at worst not harmful.

Since when were laws written about when a kid can/may do anything. For =
Pete's sake people, when a kid asks, let him try. And if an offer to =
try is made and the kid accepts, leave him alone. Kids certainly know =
what they like and don't like. If a 4-year-old asks to play something, =
then let him try. You might just be amazed at what gets accomplished. =
And if he hates it, don't force him to continue just because the rental =
period isn't up or for whatever other excuse you can come up with. That =
just makes him hate it all the more and could keep him from deciding to =
try again later. Music is meant to be enjoyed.....by all.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, CPO, AFO, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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