Exit stage left.... - Snobby parents & lack of attention...

luvbug00 wrote: So you all remember the choral thing Mya got into? well we've been attending rehursals and it's just not going well. She really wants to learn how to sing and alot of the kids who attend obviously have NO desire to be there. I have spoken with and sat next to 2 show parents . One even started giving me pointers on how to groom Mya for secssess . She said she takes her daughter to choral practice and dance and to every audition that comes to town. ( the kid is 6 years old!) She told me we should have Mya's dead tooth pulled and missing a tooth looks better then her dead one. we are surrounded by a bunch of parents wanting to have mini mariah carys and britney spears... uhhh NOT my child!! SO I have pulled her out and are back on the road searching for a better avenue...

kimberley replied: good call. can't stand parents like that. hope you find something that works for you both soon.

C&K*s Mommie replied: I am glad you made a good decision like that on both sides. For Mya being around kids that really do not want to be there- would make it hard for her. And you sitting near parents like that, would make for a negative exp & may eventually rub off on you.

Good luck with finding a new place, that she will love again & that you are comfortable at.

kayla's mama replied: Sounds like you made a good choice.....Good luck finding a new place.

redchief replied: I know what you're saying. I remember sitting at gymnastics meets and listening to parents chide their kids because they did this or that wrong. We always told Erin we were proud of every effort she made, regardless of the result. It's the same with soccer and other sports. You'd think a child's performance had a direct effect on the parent. What is with parents today trying to relive their childhoods vicariously through their kids? Don't they see them alienating themselves?

MamaJAM replied: I hate parents like that. I will encourage my kids -- but never push them. Those poor kids.

Good call with your DD - better to fund her a fun place to sing.

luvbug00 replied:

I know!! That's why I didn't sign her up fpr dance because I KNOW if i do I would be a pushy parent and want to to be perfect .
Why? well in my case I supposidly had potential to make a carrer out of it and so I'd want her to be just as good if not better. The want for her to finish what I couldn't. Hence no dance lessons for her.

I stink at singing and so I'm more free to enjoy what she does and she can do what she wants..

MyLuvBugs replied: People like that annoy me. have you thought of asking a local HS music teacher for private lessons? or Seeing if there is a music store around that has tutors in singing and insturments? It's just an option. I hope it all works out for you.

A&A'smommy replied: OMG that is awful I hope you find something better soon!!!

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Good call Nadia! Don't they have after school classes for kids to sing or dance with no pressure on how you look, less competition too? There's nothing wrong IMO to motivate your kid to get involved with activities, but to base their success on the way they look?? Pleasssssssssse! Success IMO is just trying! You did the right thing.

redchief replied: I'm a great singer despite what you might read in the police report. The cop was tone-deaf.

fashionmumofboys replied: Sounds like you made the right choice.

Good luck in finding something that both of you will be happy with.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I'm sorry it didn't work out.

Maybe she would enjoy plain ol voice lessons?

Keep at it....you'll find the right fit eventually.

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3xsthefun replied: It sounds like you made a good choice.

Good luck with finding something better.

CantWait replied: Sorry it didn't work out. Hope you find something better.