Positive versus Negative Thinking in the Family
WHOW, this is really an area of great importance!!!! Parents can have all the interest in the world in their children, but if there is a general negative attitude in the home, the young children pick up on this very quickly.
If you have a child that in words or actions is telling you; “I can’t do this,” you need to give sincere effort to try to find out what is the basis of this attitude. In my personal teaching experiences I have found upon visiting with one or both parent that there is a negative attitude within the home. The type of attitude that says, “I’ll try, but I probably will not succeed,” or “That just can’t be done”.
A positive attitude is probably one of the greatest assets any person can have! I always have loved the children’s story, “The Little Engine That Could”. We have a much better chance at success in any endeavor if we think we can succeed. If this attitude comes from the child’s home it is a wonderful gift to that child! However, if it does not, it is a very important part of your job as a teacher to instill that attitude in the child about his/her music. Your success might help that attitude grow within the child, thus helping him/her succeed in other areas of his/her life.
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