Music teacher says my 2.5 year old HAS to sit on them

[ms_fluffy]

Thanks so much for your replies. It helps to know that I'm not being overly sensitive or protective.

Will try to respond to some specific comments later, but in the meanwhile, spot on, that I don't want to over-ride her natural sense of caution towards new people. Also if they are too inflexible to accomodate a simple request to allow DD time to adjust, then this is not the right class for us.

I've decided to ask to join a different class, and if this is denied I'll ask for a refund, explaining why I don't wish to continue in the existing class. Will keep you posted. Thanks once again!

[~Debbie~]

i hope they let you swap, and/or get a refund.
i fully agree with the others, at this age (and all ages really) music is meant to be fun, and to be told that she is not doing something correctly, and it will form bad habits for later, well, shes only 2.5yrs old. Shes to little to understand.
I am very big on the touching thing, and would never ever have Aiden sit on a strangers lap if he didnt feel comfortable. I would just also be generally uncomfortable in myself in him sitting on a strangers lap, when i didnt think it was necessary.