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From: charli@cylixd.UUCP (Charli Phillips)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: How do I get my 6 yr old to practice piano
Message-ID: <299@cylixd.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 20-Sep-85 10:02:25 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 20 10:02:25 1985
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Reply-To: charli@cylixd.UUCP (Charli Phillips)
Organization: RCA Cylix Communications , Memphis, TN
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Summary: 

>>This is another area where you can help your child, if he is afraid
>>of being labeled a sissy (or if your girl wants to play the trumpet),
>>just as you would help a child who was afraid of being labeled a nerd
>>if he studied hard and got good grades. [Richard Carnes]
>
>How can you help such a child, other than by moving to a neighborhood
>that shares your values?  If a child grows up without the respect and
>approval of his peers, he may never have opportunity to develop his
>leadership skills.  This can hurt him no matter what career he chooses.
>
>	Frank Silbermann

I have to agree with Richard here.  Leadership skills are generally
founded in self-respect and self-confidence.  A child can develop these
without the approval of his peers, if he has the support and approval
of his family.  (Believe me, I am speaking from first-hand experience.)

		charli