Originally Posted by passthepotatoes
It is worth noting music isn't alone as many parents and kids fight quite a lot over homework too.


Absolutely. But other people don't tend to question (or judge) parents for having battles over homework. Homework is required (by most schools). Music lessons are not.

I don't see music lessons as a substitute for a good academic fit, but if your child has a poor academic fit, it makes those rare activities that actually challenge them that much more essential.