My son has convinced us that he has to play the guitar. It is his destiny and whether or not we get him a guitar he will get one someday and begin playing in his own band. Ok! My husband and I feel that we would rather support him than fight him at this point! We just hope that in addition he will go to college and establish a stable career in something. After all the guitar phase may just be that a “phase” and he will need some back up skills. He wants a specific kind of electric guitar but we want to find one that is of good quality AND affordable!
As parents we have found some electric guitars for kids that look wonderful and in our budget. We may go all out and get him a good instructor but we will definitely purchase some video guitar lessons for him. I can be a good parent but I will make sure that my kid continues doing his homework!