On 9/14/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> you're assuming a whole lot about the relationship between the parents and
> the kids by a grand total of about 15 minutes of turntablist video
> you shouldn't judge their relationship (the very little you see here) based
> on the relationship you have with your son

if you say so.

> just because the kids are good at it doesn't mean that they are prodigies
> in the sense that you're implying
> kids learn fast - both physical and mental skills (like language), I'm sure
> you know that

everything requires practice, no matter how naturally talented you are
at something.

> maybe the kids picked this up quickly by being exposed to a massive wall of
> records, their dad being a good turntablist, and generally being around the
> culture all day for their, so far, very short lives

maybe pigs can fly!

> how they'll turn out as adults depends on many factors beyond how much they
> practice something they seem to enjoy

kids tend to enjoy things that make their parents act pleased with them.

tom

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