You're a good parent. I wish some of my students' parents would be so encouraging and accomodating!Originally Posted by Telynn
Not me, but both of my kids have been in the school orchestras since the 4th grade. My son plays the violin (among other instruments) and my daughter plays the bass. I would have never let her start playing that dang thing back inthe 4th grade if I knew she would still be playing it in high school. Do you know how big a 3/4 size upright bass is? We had to take the dang thing with us car shopping because we had to get a car that would fit it!
And think about it: if your daughter goes pro she gets to charge cartage and keep the extra money!
I always am so happy my parents let me go as far as i wanted with it. Think of how different my life would be and how many experiences I would have missed out on had I not had my music. I would be a totally different (and IMO, much lesser) person without all of the skills I mastered and memories I've made over the years!