For those who want to debate the significance of buying high performance gear for their children.:argue:
Parents
Former Member
I think it depends on the maturity of the kid and exactly what "sweat equity" (hahaha) the child has in the situation. I think it is one thing to buy some top quality painting supplies if your kid is working 500-1000 hrs/yr on their artwork. Whether they can earn a living or not at their painting is immaterial....they are acquiring a lifelong hobby and creative outlet for balancing their life.
But other parents go buy a new piano if their kiddo takes two lessons and can do a half-hearted rendition of chopsticks.
I think it depends on the maturity of the kid and exactly what "sweat equity" (hahaha) the child has in the situation. I think it is one thing to buy some top quality painting supplies if your kid is working 500-1000 hrs/yr on their artwork. Whether they can earn a living or not at their painting is immaterial....they are acquiring a lifelong hobby and creative outlet for balancing their life.
But other parents go buy a new piano if their kiddo takes two lessons and can do a half-hearted rendition of chopsticks.
