a child will say 'force' while a parent sees it as 'encouragement' -
regardless whether it is academics, art, music or sport...that's just how it is..
been there, done that..got the grey hairs to prove it..
but i have one very musically talented son now.
and one piano for sale..
lolol
as a youngster classical piano lessons/practice were battles with my son. he excelled throughout but as a parent I had to maintain constant 'encouragement' to keep a young mind focussed..
when he wanted to go to a fine music college in toronto it was arranged for him to register and audition on guitar (not piano)...he was accepted.
but the 'encouragement' offered to a young man now, no longer a child, meant nothing so no enrollment happened.
perhaps i should have 'forced' him.
the gift of musical talent should be nurtured, encouraged and yes indeed, if necessary - 'forced.' The years of practice and lessons in conservatory piano taught my son a lot about music he would never have learned otherwise.
we'd not have some of the most brilliant artists, musicians, academic minds, and sports figures if not for the 'force', time, encouragement, sacrifice and money of a parent.
did i mention i have a piano for sale??
