<p>Parents do set the tone for a family’s interests. I know a bunch like this who pursue the arts, largely because the mom kinda failed at it and is determined to see her kids succeed. Some are better than others and eventually that becomes clear and they move on to other interests. Some are doing very, very well. I agree that having a kid seriously involved in the arts can be a full-time job if you let it, though. Oh my.</p>