Something to consider ........

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I shall book mark that and refer to it when I've been chastised (again) for not 'encouraging' my DD to take piano grade exams.

She wants to play to enjoy it, and I enjoy listening. I couldn't care less what grade she is at. She doesn't want to do exams, lord knows they get tested to death at school.

Her piano teacher said I was being a sensible mum, thankfully.