how do you teach love of music to children? And how do you answer "What does it mean?" The answer I find myself falling back upon more and more frequently, "What do you think it means?" seems somehow inadequate. Maybe they just need to grow up enough that they can figure the songs out for themselves.
I think you already have, from what I've seen. You play music for them, and show your own love of it. Sometimes, maybe you can explain what it means- take a song like "Fire and Rain" with a known history to it that can be explained- but more often, I think your answer is better. Especially if you're willing to discuss that opinion with them, and share your own.
*grin* growing up helps too. Took me till a few years ago to understand that Paul Simons Kodakrome isn't about Chloroform... ;)
I hugely appreciate that Dad and Paul (bio-dad) shared their love of music and encouraged mine by buying me music, playing me music.. all of this.
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Date: 2005-03-10 04:06 pm (UTC)I think you already have, from what I've seen. You play music for them, and show your own love of it. Sometimes, maybe you can explain what it means- take a song like "Fire and Rain" with a known history to it that can be explained- but more often, I think your answer is better. Especially if you're willing to discuss that opinion with them, and share your own.
*grin* growing up helps too. Took me till a few years ago to understand that Paul Simons Kodakrome isn't about Chloroform... ;)
I hugely appreciate that Dad and Paul (bio-dad) shared their love of music and encouraged mine by buying me music, playing me music.. all of this.