Would you allow your 14 year old to start Music Band alongside his/her studies?

I would let my kids as long as they kept up on their studies. It could be a good thing and help boost self-esteem and self-worth.

Hello dear academic friend. I think that I would let my son learn what he would be happy to learn outside class so long as he has enough time and has the interest in learning it. You know, it would help the kid to have more self-development if he could learn more things that he is interested in. Thanks for your discussion.

my advice is that don't hinder your children's talents. i think being in a music band will make them discover their selves and talent further. but of course, as parents, you should guide them. but studies are still priority, so maybe you can allow them to go band practice only during weekends, and school time on weekdays. and i'd say it works. 'cause i have a 14 year-old sister and she plays the guitar. in fact she is in an unnamed band with our cousins who are still in school and as young as in elementary and high school. the drummer is a girl who is in 4th grade, the bassist is also our girl cousin in 6th grade, the keyboardist is our guy cousin in 1st yr highschool (philippine education system / 13 yrs old), and finally my younger sis who is in 2nd yr highschool and 14 yrs old. my parents and my uncles and aunts support them, and so do i, because it is in our family blood that music flows. my uncle who is a very good lead guitarist acts as their guide or director or manager... and they have a band practice for 2-3 hours every saturday in his house which is just a few houses away from ours. :) i hope my post helps... :)

I would but I would make a prearanged agreement with my child before I even told them yes that their grades have to stay above a certain grade point avagere. If their grades started droping than the band deal would be over for the rest of year. I would also tell them that all homework and studying always comes first.

If a 14 year old is interested in music, I think that should be encouraged. I would allow it and encourage it as long as he was still keeping up with school work. I think it is good for teens to have hobbies and something to focus their energy and attention, and music is a great choice. It is also a great way to teach about responsibility. If he wants to continue, he has to keep up his grades in school.

i think music is an excellent thing to study on the side.. most schools even offer it.. but ya being in a band is good also not just for music, but it teaches about teach work and resposibility etc.. you have to show up for practices and on time.. gotta dedicate time and effort into learning and mastering the music you wanna play etc.. my kids will definately have no problems convincing me to get them a musical instrument of any kind.. whether its for band at school or band in the garage, music is a great thing and a huge part of my life..

While 14 is still only young in the life of the child, they are still old enough to learn about responsibility. Maintaining study levels and being part of a band is a great lesson in responsibility if handled properly by the parent. Restricting such activities could turn out to be very detrimental not only for the child's studies but also their self confidence, Music is a great form of expression and should be encouraged in all children even if the type of music they are interested differs from your own taste

From my experience, I think it is a good way to teach them responsibility. I worked as a music manager for years and I found the younger they start the more driven and disciplined they are. I would allow my 14 year old if that is what they choose. Also, at that age music is a safe way to find yourself and express through music what you are feeling.