I think any parent that makes their kid sit at a piano against their will and practice, they’re going to have a kid that’s not going to want to play the piano.

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If parents force their children to practice piano when the children don't want to, the children will likely end up not wanting to play the piano at all. Forcing kids to do something they don't enjoy will make them dislike that activity.

About Debbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who released her debut album “Out of the Blue” at age 16, becoming the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 number-one single. She continued to have successful music and acting careers throughout the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, with her latest single “Girls Night Out” becoming her highest-charting hit in over 30 years.

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