Parents: Do you encourage your kids to follow the ARTS like Theater, Dance, etc.?

[playahaitian]

I took a a few kids to see a show a Broadway show recently and over the summer took them to an African festival with dance, music, art, puppets, etc.

On some Cosby Show stuff...

And I had some parents saying it was a waste of time...that they were to young to appreciate it?

I was surprised because they were 5 and up and at that age my family took me to stuff like that.

So I asked the parents if THEY ever attend plays and got to go galleries and they said "NO".

Just wanted to ask the board if ya'll go to museums and galleries etc. with their kids and do you go YOURSELF???

 

[durham]

humans can't exist without the arts especially African people, imo of course. Not everyone will be a scientists, the only problem is whether WE support our artistic greats, so they can make a living off that talent

so yes I think we should introduce, art, dance, music, photography, video production etc, to the youth

 

[tekwehuself]

Grew up in, Bring my children to and make a living from the arts.

 

[VAiz4hustlaz]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

 

[Simply_Black]

It depends on if that's where their creative strength is... If I see that they have the potential to excel in it I will obviously encourage them. If I see otherwise then I will encourage them to follow a different path that will be of benefit to them.

 

[playahaitian]

It depends on if that's where their creative strength is... If I see that they have the potential to excel in it I will obviously encourage them. If I see otherwise then I will encourage them to follow a different path that will be of benefit to them.

understood.

I am not saying to necessarily pursue the arts as a career path...

more so as an "appreciation" of the fine arts.

Most Black kids dont have the opportunity to see an opera, Broadway, a play by August Wilson, a film festival, poetry reading, etc.

I think its very important for young Black people to be exposed to that and especially those based in African roots.

 

[playahaitian]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

wow...I hear this a lot.

I really don't get that.

Why would writing, acting, painting, singing, playing an instrument, dancing be considered gay.

When White people do that shit its the Fine Arts...

not only do we do it too we usually better and it gets STOLEN by the vultures immediately.

 

[black-n-tan]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

Reminds me of I guy I used to work with. He said he never eats rice because it will turn his eyes "slanty".

 

[Z MONSTER]

My son. He plays the clarinet in his school's band. I put him into youth football, baseball, and basketball but music was his calling (no, he's not gay).

 

[Cock Head Jones]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

hope ur jokin nd not that ignorant....

 

[Mt Airy Groove]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

 

[water]

humans can't exist without the arts especially African people, imo of course. Not everyone will be a scientists, the only problem is whether WE support our artistic greats, so they can make a living off that talent

so yes I think we should introduce, art, dance, music, photography, video production etc, to the youth

Scientists especially need the arts for creativity.

I know that my exposure has allowed me to leapfrog my contemporaries in the sciences


So thinking it's on or the other is not good.

Back in the day Africans mastered the arts and science

A mofo would be an astronomer, surgeon, philosopher

These days, single career humans are the stupid way forward

 

[doggish_098]

you should expose your kids to a variety of things then allow them to follow their hearts. sports the arts their culture different cultures etc

 

[D-TOWN REP]

I have a son and if he wanted to get into theater/acting I would not care

Would be completely fine with it

I actually could see him doing that

Dude is a character

 

[Better]

As an 'artist' myself, it's only natural.

Of course, and like with sports, I will push them in that direction unless they show the talent, and are willing to be the ultimate price.

 

[Shotta042807]

yes my son loves the museums, the zoo, the aquarium in Coney Island is under construct I think. But I took him to Broadway to see Sesame St, Lion King and I want to take him to see Spider-Man if possible also.

My son also plays tennis and is learning to swim. I want him to be athletic at as many sports as possible, his mom played ball in high school and I played bball in high school, but we're both 5'8" and 5'10" respectively, it's just not in the cards for him lol....

 

[playahaitian]

yes my son loves the museums, the zoo, the aquarium in Coney Island is under construct I think. But I took him to Broadway to see Sesame St, Lion King and I want to take him to see Spider-Man if possible also.

My son also plays tennis and is learning to swim. I want him to be athletic at as many sports as possible, his mom played ball in high school and I played bball in high school, but we're both 5'8" and 5'10" respectively, it's just not in the cards for him lol....

excellent.

The aquarium is REALLY messed up actually donated some money to it.

All the outside tanks were damaged.

 

[HotSauce161]

It depends on if that's where their creative strength is... If I see that they have the potential to excel in it I will obviously encourage them. If I see otherwise then I will encourage them to follow a different path that will be of benefit to them.

Potential doesn't always immediately reveal itself. There are many careers opportunities in the arts besides being on stage or putting brush to canvas. Entertainment companies need lawyers, graphic designers, IT specialists and accountants just like any other business they aren't just limited to creative types. On the creative end of things, the arts also need more producers, curators and content developers from communities of color to keep pathways open for stories by communities of color.

A big part of parenting is reminding children to keep their minds open and to always be looking at the world as a place where they have many options to excel and express themselves. Taking the arts off the table removes a path that they can explore.

 

[playahaitian]

Potential doesn't always immediately reveal itself. There are many careers opportunities in the arts besides being on stage or putting brush to canvas. Entertainment companies need lawyers, graphic designers, IT specialists and accountants just like any other business they aren't just limited to creative types. On the creative end of things, the arts also need more producers, curators and content developers from communities of color to keep pathways open for stories by communities of color.

A big part of parenting is reminding children to keep their minds open and to always be looking at the world as a place where they have many options to excel and express themselves. Taking the arts off the table removes a path that they can explore.

 

[HotSauce161]

Grew up in, Bring my children to and make a living from the arts.

The arts can be a great outlet for young people; especially teens. All that creative energy can be channeled into something constructive.

 

[Non-StopJFK2TAB]

depends on if its european inspired arts.

 

[good_ole_boy]

While I encourage my kids to follow the arts (music, theater, dance, etc) and make sure that they are exposed and knowledgeable, I do not encourage them to follow those things as a career. While they can make it their career if they choose, I will not be paying college tuition for them to study studio art or music or theater or any other artistic endeavor. Math, science or engineering will get me to open the wallet and my kids know that. They may not like that but, hey, life isn't fair.

 

[playahaitian]

depends on if its european inspired arts.

they stole most of our stuff anyway.

Look for an African cultural center in your area.

But don't leave out things like opera poetry and Shakespeare just off that, let them learn it and master it and create their own.

 

[WhenTheGoingGetsTtuff]

Yes.

 

[jack walsh13]

Girls, yes. But boys, no. That kind of stuff will turn them gay.

Niggas man I tell ya!!!!

 

[Non-StopJFK2TAB]

they stole most of our stuff anyway.

Look for an African cultural center in your area.

But don't leave out things like opera poetry and Shakespeare just off that, let them learn it and master it and create their own.

im all for believing that the human mind is infinite. However, I can't continue the proliferation of european customs and culture. that shit ends here.

 

[jack walsh13]

I always take my 11yr old son to local art galleries. He's even painted some pictures and displayed them. People have actually purchased a few of them!! I also encourage him to play instruments as well. He plays the Violin, and Clarinet. Had no freakin clue how damn loud that Clarinet is by the way either. Wife took him to the music store to get the Clarinet and he sits down and starts playing the Piano. Wife was life Said he sounds good too. Told me he just watches the music teacher play in between breaks from the violin. Encourage your kids to get into as many positive and productive things as possible.

 

[afrohispanic]

I don't have any kids but will definitely encourage him or her when I do have some. I went to a performing arts high school and studied theater. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I didn't pursue theater as a career but I still use some of the principles that I learned daily. I'm in IT Management and those experiences enhanced my ability to think outside the box and confidence to communicate with different people with different personalities.

 

[playahaitian]

during the Winter break there are many shows with discounting prices...

 

[Coldchi]

my daughter doesnt know what she wanna do.....first it was drums.....then the piano......then the violin......now she wants to do ballet....
we'd get her in classes and she gets bored within a few weeks and doesn't wanna do it anymore.

 

[dbrizzz]

Yep. My did ballet for several years and just made the cut for her school play.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

I don't do those things personally but I do encourage my son to always look to expand his horizons and imagination. I don't do those things because I was exposed to them when I was younger and it didn't stick, though there are the occasional art exhibits that I want to catch.

 

[playahaitian]

my daughter doesnt know what she wanna do.....first it was drums.....then the piano......then the violin......now she wants to do ballet....
we'd get her in classes and she gets bored within a few weeks and doesn't wanna do it anymore.

your being supportive that is the best thing.

she can NEVER say you didn't give her the OPPORTUNITY to pursue these things.

 

[playahaitian]

I don't do those things personally but I do encourage my son to always look to expand his horizons and imagination. I don't do those things because I was exposed to them when I was younger and it didn't stick, though there are the occasional art exhibits that I want to catch.

so you ARE multi-faceted then.

The point I was making that many for some reason think the arts beside music...things like dance literature etc. are "white"

Completely ignoring the many contributions we have made in these areas.

 

[playahaitian]

Yep. My did ballet for several years and just made the cut for her school play.

congrats.