Best of luck to her with the tryout today.  I hope it goes well for her. That has to be scary for her.  I know she would probably feel more comfortable playing the piano or something like that.  As much as I support public schools, you aren't wrong about the troubled kids getting more attention.  It's a sad reality with the standards and finances the way they are.  Especially in the US education system.  

I wish the U.S. public schools would allow for specialization in certain skill sets, like trades or the arts. Right now everything is just general studies in nature unless you go to a private school of some type which are very expensive. They used to teach basic trade skills when I went to school, but due to lack of funding, these have been cut in a lot of public schools, as have the arts. 

I was a substitute teacher for middle school age kids once right after retiring from military service. It was a most horrible experience. Most of them would not pay attention, had little interest in learning anything and had the worst manners. It was all I could do to contain the military man in me. 

> And while parents might not want to admit it, peers have more influence on a child's future than anyone else.

Parental support is the most important thing in a child's life, but that parental "diamond" will be polished among its peers. 
The parent is there to choose what kind of society it will be, because, unfortunately, not all diamonds turn out bright and shiny, if they fall into the mud and mire of society. 
That's why it's important to choose a good school for her, regardless of how well it matches her wishes.

Teachers are the pillars of society, these people who work in schools are literally shaping how generations grow up.
It might sound a bit dramatic, but it's at least half truth :D

Hello, @tarazkp

What if it will be an unforgettable day for your daughter? Who knows, judging from your own experience? I guess so. I am still grateful for my parent's decision to enroll me in a music school. So, keeping my distance, I dare say yes, it will be a great day. I understand your concerns about the nature of today's schools. But, if you stop and think about it, there will always be problems to contend with: noisy kids and those who may grow up to loathe schools. And as you rightly say, little Smallsteps, sooner or later, will have to deal with these. Fortunately, you will be there to support her, with love and wisdom, mistakes and successes. Learning the beautiful task of parenting with every step will be a source of inspiration for your daughter.

Greetings.

The fact that you’re backing her progress and allowing her to try, even when things are uncertain, is such a valuable gift. You're providing her with the encouragement and security that so many children miss out on, and that will have a lasting positive impact. Best of luck to her on this journey!

> This is different at the other school, because the kids are varied in interest and talents, but are more like her, wanting to improve. 

It is true that every child has different characteristics and every child has different learning interest or talent or whatever and they learn in their own way.

Playing the piano well is art

It's wonderful how you trained and supported your daughter in developing her talent from a young age. She is fortunate to have you as a parent.

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That's one major reason why the education system needs to stop pretending that it's one size fits all.

It's kind of going more towards what I think it should be here (which is basically the kids that thrive in a school environment and actually want to be there should be the ones that are there and everyone that doesn't want to be there should be there part time or part time at a different type of school and homeschooling or doing an apprenticeship or working or something when they're not, there are many possible combinations for many types of people) but it feels like it's happening with extreme reluctance (on the part of whoever is responsible moreso than the part of the people going through it).

Good luck with the application! I'm not sure if I should be hoping she gets in or not from what I think is your tone, but given that the scanty bit of information makes it sound like a good fit for her, I'm going to hope that she gets in XD

>What is a good life in the future? I don't know. I don't even know what a good life is in the present.

Looking at some of yesterday's "shows" in the US with Trump and Musk, I do not expect a very bright near future, but sometimes it is better to stay away from big world events and focus more on your daily local life.

Life is full of mystery and uncertainty, we just have to play our role and look forward to what comes next.

I think you are really doing great for her, trying to shape her right now.

This is the best time to give her a foundation to build on as she keeps growing.

Nice Sharing.

The fact that a kid's peers have more influence than parents is what scares the crap out of me.  That, along with the fact that so many teachers are incapable of  teaching  without bias, is what turns me off of public schools.   Those little sponges inside those fragile little heads absorb *everything*, good or bad and come away with beliefs and morals not in alignment with parents.    A school with a narrower focus sounds great!    Best wishes for Smallsteps's audition!