Music will always be part of life. Without it, life just isn't complete. As babies, we've been exposed to music when our mothers would sing to us lullabies or play music to put us to sleep. However, not every child develops an ear for music when they grow old.
As a mother, one would know whether her child is musically-inclined. A child normally shows signs that he or she is really into music. You would know by the way she hums or sings some lines of songs she's heard of or would nod her head when she hears music.
One sign that showed me my four-year-old daughter, Charlotte, appreciates music because of the serious attention she gives me whenever I sing some lines from my favorite songs in front of her. She would observe closely my mouth and then would imitate how I sing afterwards. In fact, she can memorize the lively tunes she hears from TV commercials as well as the theme songs of the teleseryes on primetime TV.
I'm amazed that my child appreciates not just slow music but even the upbeat tunes. The truth is, she's good at dancing, too. Sometimes I would catch her pretending to sing and dance while playing alone and I would just silently admire her because once she catches me looking at her, she'd stop.
As parents, we need to encourage our children to develop their musical talents. It's God-given and they should learn to develop it when they can. Parental support plays a vital role here. I love singing and dancing, too, and when I have the time to do that, I encourage my daughter to do it with me. In this way, you're not only bonding with your child but teaching her to continue her love for music.
