Your Older Child Is Asking About Quitting Music Lessons

Here's a conundrum for you.  Your older child that has been studying a musical instrument for five or more years is asking to stop taking music lessons.  This can be a learning experience for you and a teachable moment for your child.  Please handle the conversation with your child carefully. 

Your unique family dynamics will dictate how you make your decision but please ask yourself these questions:

• will your child be sad that he/she didn't continue lessons as he/she becomes an adult?
• is there anything you can do to motivate your child?
• what are your child's feelings about lessons?
• will your child see this experience as a way to quit other endeavors in life?

Your next step should be calling the music teacher for advice.