Supporting Child's Talent/Hobbies
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daisyt:
I can say, me and hubby are the kind, who support dd all the way, as long as the hobbies/talent are healthy, useful ones. Even its something very new to her, never try before, we would spend $ and time for/with her.
Our philosophy is very straight forward, like what she likes, interested in her interest and do it with her. Even if it can be something new to us too, we would take an effort to learn. Partly because we want to be in the same track with her and we also enjoy picking up new stuffs.
:goodpost: daisyt ...
That is an excellent attitude/mindset to have. It also ensures the bond with kids is not broken.
I intend to adopt such a mindset when my child is older too. -
My dd2 wants to be a super star
She's really enthusiastic about her future superstar career & even had a vivid idea how her future stage will look like. Immediate family members will have the priviledge to sit on the first row of her concert. I'm assigned the task of auditing ticket sales revenue. A portion of her taking will be donated to charity. Her mid term plans include taking more dancing classes & learning 4 additional musical instruments. She seems very serious considering she had it all planned
Hubby said it's good to have a BIG goal & we shouldn't be too concerned whether it's a realistic goal at this point in time since she's only 6yo. So to help her prepare for her future superstar career, she's currently taking ballet and music lessons. She's motivated to practice piano an hour daily as she feels that she's working towards her career. She dances a lot at home too, to any kind of music. Hubby intends to send her for vocal lesson. We are still looking for vocal teacher, please recommend if you know any good teacher :please:
As a back up plan, I try to broaden her definition of super star. You know PSLE scholar is a super star too. How about working towards that at the same time
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[quote]Honestly, I am still monitoring. Appears to be music but I cannot be sure so I will just keep monitoring. Yes I support by letting her indulge abit in anything related to music. Even if she is not good in it, I am happy to know that she is into some good hobby.
If it takes you 10 years to understand it, it will probably take me the same, if not more. I am actually impressed by what your child can do, writing and drawing comics takes alot of good imagination indeed! Way to go! [/quote]Ya, me too for ds. I will just keep monitoring as this one keeps on changing his interest.
I take 10 years to understand because I don't have the luxury to spend so much time with my kids. Also my daughter does her drawing behind closed door or while I'm at work. All I can find are pieces of papers full of drawing all over her room. (The mummy so blur right..)
Now that I saw the comic (still in progress), I'm impressed too by the drawing & the story line. -
[quote]I can say, me and hubby are the kind, who support dd all the way, as long as the hobbies/talent are healthy, useful ones. Even its something very new to her, never try before, we would spend $ and time for/with her.
Our philosophy is very straight forward, like what she likes, interested in her interest and do it with her. Even if it can be something new to us too, we would take an effort to learn. Partly because we want to be in the same track with her and we also enjoy picking up new stuffs. [/quote]Your daughter is fortunate to have you for a mum. I know this mother rocks in concert, upgrade the piano, find a better piano teacher. Kudos to you!
Hey, I read in the other thread that your daughter has natural talent for language too. Where some parents here lamenting over 2nd language (including myself), your daughter brisk through her French exam. So, do you and your husband try your hand in learning French too? -
[quote]I have a son who is very fond of basketball. I do support him to go to a club and sometimes accompany him for practice. BUT we have a commitment that his school work comes first. So far he could manage with a little time management from me [/quote]
Hello peterch
Good to know. I believe children will excel further if there is parental support and guidance. It also foster good relationship and bonding time for the child & parent.
Hmmm...if you are ever in a situation that calls between supporting your child in basketball (assumming he is very talented) & the time needed for training is eating into his study time, what will your decision be? -
[quote]My dd2 wants to be a super star
She's really enthusiastic about her future superstar career & even had a vivid idea how her future stage will look like. Immediate family members will have the priviledge to sit on the first row of her concert. I'm assigned the task of auditing ticket sales revenue. A portion of her taking will be donated to charity. Her mid term plans include taking more dancing classes & learning 4 additional musical instruments. She seems very serious considering she had it all planned
Hubby said it's good to have a BIG goal & we shouldn't be too concerned whether it's a realistic goal at this point in time since she's only 6yo. So to help her prepare for her future superstar career, she's currently taking ballet and music lessons. She's motivated to practice piano an hour daily as she feels that she's working towards her career. She dances a lot at home too, to any kind of music. Hubby intends to send her for vocal lesson. We are still looking for vocal teacher, please recommend if you know any good teacher [/quote]Try the one minute of fame or if there are tv shows wanting new young talents, go for try out. Gain exposure & contacts. Learn from experience what is lacking between what your dd has versus the winner. -
EN:
Your daughter is fortunate to have you for a mum. I know this mother rocks in concert, upgrade the piano, find a better piano teacher. Kudos to you![quote]I can say, me and hubby are the kind, who support dd all the way, as long as the hobbies/talent are healthy, useful ones. Even its something very new to her, never try before, we would spend $ and time for/with her.
Our philosophy is very straight forward, like what she likes, interested in her interest and do it with her. Even if it can be something new to us too, we would take an effort to learn. Partly because we want to be in the same track with her and we also enjoy picking up new stuffs.
Hey, I read in the other thread that your daughter has natural talent for language too. Where some parents here lamenting over 2nd language (including myself), your daughter brisk through her French exam. So, do you and your husband try your hand in learning French too?[/quote]No choice because I only have one and the only one ! But I also one who enjoy to explore. I am thinking to learn piano now, since she has promised to teach me.
Hhhmm .... you have good memory hor, can remember me so well ...
We do learn some easy simple words from her, bought french movie DVD, french story book (kiddy types). I wanted to subscibe the french channel on starhub but she is not up to that level yet. So, we shall wait .... till she is ready. -
EN:
EN, do you send your dd to any teacher or center to learn drawings, to enhance her skill ? Sometimes, I see those youngsters demo on the Walcom tablet, amazing .... they can draw so well ! I always admire peoples who can drawMy children loves to draw especially so for my daughter. Tons of drawings which she spends hours on them. I don't quite understand her drawing because it is always full of people. Some times I see creatures with fangs or horn which makes me so worried.
Of course I was crossed when she draws at the expense of studying time.
Now, I do understand what her drawings are all about. In the past, the drawings are done on pieces of paper which I often throw because her room is getting to be untidy :oops:. But now, I realize there is a story behind the drawings.
I now understand that my daughter has been spending time, writing out a comic. Takes me 10 years to understand but I'm glad I have at last understand what her hobby is.
So, does anyone has any interesting story to share in supporting their child/children hobby or talent?
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[quote]EN, do you send your dd to any teacher or center to learn drawings, to enhance her skill ? Sometimes, I see those youngsters demo on the Walcom tablet, amazing .... they can draw so well ! I always admire peoples who can draw [/quote]
They have never attended any classes. Ds can draw but he needs a subject in order to draw. Like the toy in front of him, or a picture, he might add extra details or change the positioning a bit up to his taste.
I dont understand my dd drawing at first. It's simply strange using loads of paper and drawing of 4-6 people. Never does it occur to my mind that the pieces of papers are connected. Often I was trying to read the piece of paper. You know like the psyc trying to decipher the meaning behind a drawing. But this time, she draws in a small drawing block with a title & states the characters, I go through it in sequence, read the bubbles of conversation, then I realize it's comic. Duh mummy.
Yes, I intend to send my dd for art courses. I think it's difficult to put thoughts into drawing (wah!!! I respect because I cannot draw people).
But with such skill, where does this lead them to? I'm still thinking & finding. -
[quote]No choice because I only have one and the only one ! But I also one who enjoy to explore. I am thinking to learn piano now, since she has promised to teach me.
Hhhmm .... you have good memory hor, can remember me so well ...
We do learn some easy simple words from her, bought french movie DVD, french story book (kiddy types). I wanted to subscibe the french channel on starhub but she is not up to that level yet. So, we shall wait .... till she is ready.[/quote]Playing piano is fun. With dd teaching you (free some more) with upgraded piano, why not go for it?
Foreign language movies are fun to watch. Unlike the Asian ones, the story line or ending is so predictable. If one of my kids is taking up a foreign language, I'm sure to take it up too. With the extra knowledge, you can actually converse with your dd when you want to talk in private in public places.
Way to go Daisyt :celebrate:
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