LimaLemur Tue 19-Mar-19 22:01:36

Hi OP, ny feeling is that your DS’s teacher’s reply could certainly have been phrased in a kinder and more understanding way.



I think she is being very honest and upfront in her answer, which actually is quite helpful in the long run for you and your DS as it may mean he could become interested in an instrument that he enjoys more or in one that’s better suited to him (or that he becomes interested in totally different activities, outside of music, like sport, for example).



Also, she is saving you the cost of paying for a music exam that your DS may not pass (according to her). She’s not doing herself any favours through commenting on her DS’s progress, as she risks losing him as a student and therefore getting less income.