ballet is painful... will you let your child get into serious ballet?

I wouldn't. There are many other alleys she could find the same joy. Going to the beginners classes is one thing, but getting hurt so that others can enjoy is different. I would say its cruel. That's what people do in circuses - they risk their life on trapeze just so that the audience can enjoy. Besides, like you mentioned, it would need your child to risk schooling. I dont know how to say this, but without a proper high school level education, in today's world you are nowhere. Going for athletics, or joining the choir, or even learning the popular dances for school stages can give you an equal amount of joy. Besides, if your child decides to drop out of ballet half way through, as its very painful and needs a lot of will power to continue, and she's behind in schooling, it would present your child a situation that would be very bad. However, there's nothing wrong with spending free time in ballet classes. Any dance is good - it makes you aware of your body pose, the way you move, etc.

i share the same views. :) i think that ballet is pretty, and after-school ballet classes help mold passion and focus. but serious ballet school? well... i don't want my child to be in such pain just to show how pretty a certain art form is. playing piano, for example, doesn't have to be as painful or deforming. but that's just me (and you). perhaps other parents will have different views... :) happy myLotting!

if your (future) child wanted to pursue serious ballet, would you let her? :) it may mean she will have to enrol in a ballet school full time, which means she may not have time to do regular schooling. will you support her in her wishes, or would you think twice? thanks for sharing!

yes, i am aware that the painful part of ballet comes a lot later. that is why i asked if parents are willing to let their children pursue the serious part of ballet (as i indicated in my question). :) thanks for sharing!

Yea I understood the question....and my point is, why not...a child WILL NOT stay in it long if they dont like it so the foot issues wouldnt be a problem since they'd quit long before getting there and also like I said how is it any different to letting your kid play football etc..which is actually MORE likely to hurt your child long before ballet would..

oooh, football... don't get me started on that. hehe. alright, thanks for posting! :D happy myLotting!

how about if your child likes ballet, would you let her get into more serious schools, the ones that train future professional ballet dancers? thanks for posting! feel free to reply. :)

perhaps you were refering to ballet as a hobby for little kids, instead of ballet as a serious career (because ballet dancers usually start young). i have to clarify my question: i asked if you are willing to enrol your children in more serious ballet schools, those that train professional ballet dancers. :D thanks for posting! :)

same, may it be her hobby or she wanted to study it professionally, i will not interfere on her ambition. if she likes it and proves to be good at it, why be a hindrance to her, instead i'll support her all the way. we may not know someday she'll bring name to her self or even to the country on her success in this field.

it's good that you will support your kid's endeavors. :D a lot of parents will be hesitant when their children develop an interest for certain fields, like rock music or priesthood or ballet. but it's good that you will totally support your children's wishes. thanks for sharing! :)

yes, it's good that you will support your child's endeavors. :) thanks for posting!

it's a good thing that you will support your child's love for ballet, if it comes to that. :) yes, professional ballet is a difficult art to master. your feet end up getting deformed and your toes become ugly. not to mention it is very very painful... thanks for posting!