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Why Telling Kids They Can't Sing Could Hurt Them Later in Life (ways…
Why Telling Kids They Can't Sing Could Hurt Them Later in Life
focus more on the benefits that hard work and persistence
telling them they lack the talent to do so can have lasting repercussions
children have a negative view of themselves as singers
much less likely to participate in music of any kind
who think of themselves as 'unmusical' were told by teachers and family members
self-perceptions of a lack of musical talent can then become a self-fulfilling prophecy
miss out on benefits
kids who love music but do not think of themselves as musical could miss out on benefits
adults who drop out of music as children may lose their singing skills through lack of use and opportunity
Children are natural musicians
children readily sing, dance, and play music from the time they are infants
indeed every child has musical ability that can be developed
as they get older, some children begin to get messages from peers, family members, the media
success is a result of hard work
shows like "American Idol" don't help
the 'growth mindset' that is considered critical for learning
Students who view their success as a result of hard work will persevere through challenges
ways to send children the message
Having an adult in the home committed to music and singing without shame
You could sing with your kids from the time they are little
the change could begin both at home and school
you encourage all of the children in your classrooms, schools, and communities to sing whenever and wherever