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<blockquote data-quote="DaisyFace" data-source="post: 357348" data-attributes="member: 6546"><p>Shari--</p><p> </p><p>To me this sounds like such a typical difficult child thing...</p><p> </p><p>She is failing and can't be bothered, but still wants you to be excited and proud of her "concert". I'm sure the teacher has been talking about the event for some time and has been emphasizing what a big deal it is and how proud all the parents are going to be of the students hard work.</p><p> </p><p>Unfortunately, the teacher is fostering an environment where everyone gets the reward regardless of their level of effort.</p><p> </p><p>When I was in school--all the students were encouraged to learn an instrument. BUT only those who practised and showed that they were mastering their instrument were invited to join the band and perform in concert.</p><p> </p><p>Since your child's school is letting everyone play--regardless of effort...the parents are kind of stuck. Part of the commitment of band is showing up to support the band and the other students. If I were difficult child's parent, I would attend this concert...</p><p> </p><p>Then I would NOT allow ger to join band next year.</p><p> </p><p>(And if I didn't have to attend the concert because my husband put his foot down? I'd be secretly relieved that I didn't have to go and applaud difficult child for her non-effort.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaisyFace, post: 357348, member: 6546"] Shari-- To me this sounds like such a typical difficult child thing... She is failing and can't be bothered, but still wants you to be excited and proud of her "concert". I'm sure the teacher has been talking about the event for some time and has been emphasizing what a big deal it is and how proud all the parents are going to be of the students hard work. Unfortunately, the teacher is fostering an environment where everyone gets the reward regardless of their level of effort. When I was in school--all the students were encouraged to learn an instrument. BUT only those who practised and showed that they were mastering their instrument were invited to join the band and perform in concert. Since your child's school is letting everyone play--regardless of effort...the parents are kind of stuck. Part of the commitment of band is showing up to support the band and the other students. If I were difficult child's parent, I would attend this concert... Then I would NOT allow ger to join band next year. (And if I didn't have to attend the concert because my husband put his foot down? I'd be secretly relieved that I didn't have to go and applaud difficult child for her non-effort.) [/QUOTE]
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