Learning the piano is considered by many parents as an additional qualification for their children. If the child can master the instrument and graduate from the highest grade possible, they can use that as a method to make money in the future. Becoming a piano teacher is often thought of be a lucrative business. Unfortunately, this reduces the level of enjoyment the instrument can provide. By nature, children do not like being compelled to do something they do not like. So while they might be able to master the piano, they usually end up hating it and have little interest for music associated with it. The piano should be used as an instrument to be enjoyed and appreciated. There must be more to life than just making money. If one finds passion in the instrument, it can be a helpful method of stress relief. The movements associated with playing the piano often results in releasing frustration. Stepping on the pedal can be therapeutic after a long day at work. Banging on the piano keys might not be advisable, but it is a potent stress reliever. The end result from all these movements is the greatest relaxant of all - soothing music. Depending on what songs are played, they can either help alleviate your moods or allow you to indulge in melancholy. Repeated playing of the same song on the piano also allows a temporary retreat into one's internal universe. While it might not be good to escape from reality all the time, occasionally this provides solace for those who need it. Unfortunately, parents are not as long sighted in this aspect. They prefer to impose their own values of practicality on children, which often backfires when the latter choose to give up on their lessons, citing a lack of interest. It is therefore a good idea to allow children to grow to like the piano and to enjoy playing it. Once the passion is developed, it can lead to great appreciation of both the instrument and music as a whole.
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