And the parents are afraid of their children. At first I thought he was joking. It told of five school band directors in Pinellas County who are quitting, part of a national trend. In addition to putting up with low pay and long hours, band directors are subjected to abuse by parents. All of this because their children did not get the role they wanted in the school band.
Fear takes different forms.
Some parents are physically intimidated by their children, although I don't think that is too many parents. Other parents are afraid to accept their responsibility. They fear that their children won't like them or will do something to embarrass them or fail. If a child isn't picked for the school band, it is probably because he isn't as good as the one who was picked. When it comes to passing out musical talent, life isn't fair.