Nicole was practising her songs on the keyboard. She was getting restless after a mere 10 minutes. She started thinking of excuses to get off the chair. Seeing that she was no longer keen to practise, I decided to call it a day.
Me " Nicole, ok, let's pack up and get ready for bed"
Nic " Mom, why are you so kind to me?"
Me " What do you mean?"
Nic " You asked me to pack up. So, I don't need to practise anymore, yeah!"
Me " Do you mean I have not been kind to you?"
Nic " Well, sometimes. Whenever you ask me to play the difficult songs"
I was totally speechless! Nicole deemed playing the piano as an unkind order from me! OMG! When I suggested to stop her lessons, she put up a struggle. I really don't know what to do with this super tough nut of mine. Help!!
sounds like Nicole is not into piano! probably should let her try some different kind of instruments?! or she just simply need some peer pressure?!
ReplyDeletei think peer pressure is what she is looking for. Unfortunately, this music school does not offer group lessons. So, i guess i just have to persevere in coaxing and bribing. She likes to go for lesson but she doesnt like to practise :(
ReplyDeleteMaybe u try to develop interest in piano for nicole first? play simpler song and praise her more?
ReplyDeletei hated my piano lessons. i would cry n cry every time. however my mom was FIRM in her decision. now i regret for not going further. at least i did until grade 8 :p
ReplyDeleteMaybe she got the interest just that lazy to practice.
ReplyDeleteI quit piano after 3rd grade! I was pretty lazy to practice playing... but I don't have time for it as I'm all tied up wt school & tuitions! :P
ReplyDeletehi to all mommies...
ReplyDeletei think it is in the gene - pure laziness ...heehee. I have myself to blame :(