Getting admitted to a music conservatory

stradmom
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:54:58 +0000

Your daughter sounds like a high-achieving, multi-talented kid. How lucky you are to have such a bright flame to nurture and support! You are wise to think about her stress level and emotional response to the high pressure audition environment, particularly at a young age. If you were carrying a lit candle across a windy field, you would create a shield to protect the flame from going out rather than trying to run as fast as you could to get to the other side or threatening the candle with dire consequences if the wind proves to be too strong. Please be sure that your child knows that her parents offer a circle of unconditional protection and safety, no matter what.