Oclef Daily: EP72 - The seeds of negativity

This is week six of the Seven Deadly Sins of Learning Music. It's
an intro to negativity. Although it's not very common, it
can become a very toxic habit. I have seen negativity develop
from setting goals and status based on external forces. This is a
very dangerous positioning that happens by accident sometimes and
goes unnoticed. 


Later this week, I'll talk about how a parent pointed to the
progress of other students as a motivational tactic for her own
child. I'll talk about how that student spiraled out of control
and eventually quit from a relentless attitude of negativity.
I've since learned my lesson and always hold my position when
parents introduce this similar approach of comparative progress.
Teachers! This is very important that you stand your ground and
speak up. Child development must come first.


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