Originally Posted by SAHM
Have you asked her if she wants to take lessons? She's only 6 and has been taking lessons for 2 years. Maybe she just needs a break?

Does she enjoy the music? At the lessons is she spoiled with praise or spoiled in the vein of bribery -- candy, toys, etc? I ask because I'm trying to discern if her personal reward for the lesson is joy in music or the bribe.


Maybe, it's very hard to tell. I have tried for 2 terms now to force her to have a break but she won't hear of it. We don't really live a spartan life so I'm certain it's not just the bribes (and I'll admit I have tried bribing her to practise with no success).

I think she genuinely loves music and wants to play. It's mostly a case of wanting to run before she can walk. I don't want to be a "tiger mom" and force her to practise, I'm just wondering if anyone has successfully navigated this particular issue. Quitting is definitely an option for her if she wants to.