The only way to train is through physical repetition. If the exercise is done wrong, however, it's better not to have practiced at all, because bad habits can become so ingrained that they are difficult to fix. This is where lifestyle comes in. Parents must be involved in what the children are being taught so they can ensure that the practicing is done right and that progress is being made. When children feel that they're making progress and getting better and more refined at what they can do, this helps to motivate them to be disciplined and committed to do the necessary work.
Children often don t know the far-reaching benefits that practicing today can bring tomorrow.
Parents can help guide their children with the vision and understanding that in the future their children will feel better about themselves when they see their accomplishments. It's through the right choice of lessons and the dedication of their parents that children can continue to be participants in the arts as they grow older. They will continue to explore and learn about themselves, gain confidence, improve their self-esteem and find an outlet for expression that is unique to them alone. Children will have a gift of the arts that will last a lifetime, one that nobody can ever take away. Anita Perel-Panar, a mother and founder of the Performing and Fine Arts Studio , has an M.A. in Drama and Music Education as well as extensive training in ballet and other forms of dance.