Would you let your son try?

Question

To get a music scholarship at Eton College?

Answer 1

Why not? I would want him to follow his dreams and get an education.

Answer 2

if hes good at it and thats what he wants to do you should let him try definatly

Answer 3

It depends on if you think he's ready to move away from home and have a very demanding and probably quite strict education, but from what their website shows, he would certainly have a wonderful education.  Loods like he would quite well-rounded in all sorts of things by the time he graduated.  

http://www.etoncollege.com/default.asp

Answer 4

YES!!!! I don't see any down side, if he fails he fails if he gets in that is superb

Answer 5

I wouldn't see why not. It's a great opportunity for him, and can lead to a great career if hes looking toward music for an occupation, or just a hobby.

Answer 6

Of course!  A parent's job is to stand by their child and help them to follow their dream, however big the dream may be.

Answer 7

why not

Answer 8

Yes.

Explain to you Dad that you will be able to go to Eton to study music, which you love and while you are there you will be getting a well-rounded education.  The school will not let you complete the program without studying a range of other material, all of which should be of superior quality to any other school you could attend.  Your Dad should be glad you would be getting an excellent education at Eton.

Answer 9

i wanted to be a music major but my parents forced me into pre med (I graduated highschool with a GPA of 3.8). 2 years after that happened, i dropped out of pre med intentionally; i just stopped studying or caring. then i changed my major to business. im not excelling, but im passing with B's and C's.

I would probably be playing a world-class venue right now if i majored in music.

So yes, let your child study whatever they want that way, you can guarantee they'll excel at it. Dont force him into anything you think is too good, sometimes he just wont have the heart to disapoint you.

Answer 10

Don't you want your child to achieve their dreams?

Answer 11

secretly apply and follow your heart and your dreams

Answer 12

Of course. Why would any parent want to hinder their child in their life goals?

Answer 13

why wouldnt you want him to? he would be following his dreams. trust me my parents wanted me to go to school for something and i followed allong...for a year and a half and i was miserable...flunked out and now do what i love to do....do what will make him happiest. he is more likely to do well

Answer 14

Why not? Is he not good at music?

Answer 15

He only lives once, so why not? Any dream worthing dreaming should at least have the chance to achieve it.

Answer 16

yeah if thats wat he wants to do

Answer 17

DEFENALLY- that means he (well you) are good and its your life :)

Answer 18

sure why not sounds wonderful, I would support my son as long as it made him happy and he would benefit from it.

Answer 19

sure

Answer 20

If that's what he wants to do, then absolutely.

Even if you don't think it's a good idea, it's no use trying to force him into another career. He's more likely to succeed doing something difficult but he's passionate about than easy and bored with.

Answer 21

Why not?

Answer 22

Yeah, why wouldnt I? if he could get a scholarship id be really proud and I woulnt have to pay for college XD.

Answer 23

Yesss! Seriously this is an oppurtunity of a lifetime you cant deny him this chance.

Answer 24

why not, if it`s his dream, don`t want to deprive him of it

Answer 25

I would encourage it because music talent is a blessing and young people need to follow their dreams.

Answer 26

Yes, a scholarship is an amazing lure....My son got a couple, and they are very helpful to say the least.

Music's great, let him go...think about the financial benefits as well!

Answer 27

yea i guess

Answer 28

Of course. Eton is a good school, and scholarships are just money in your pocket (and with Eton, you might need it). If he is serious about music, it is best to have him go to a great school on a scholarship than an average/good school with your wallet.

Add: Hm so apparently you are the son.....

Good new though: when you turn 17 and fill out scholarship applications, very few of them require parent signature or parent's knowledge and you can turn them in, get your scholarship....and since you go to college when you are 18 its not really his choice.

Until then, tell him why this is so important to you.

Answer 29

If he loving it & I'm agree...Why not???:-)

Answer 30

Yeah!! That's a well respected institution. You need to seriously try to talk your dad over...it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Answer 31

Yes.