#1266: Quit or Keep Going

Sam asked his dad if he could quit playing the cello. Sam’s dad was surprised since Sam had always loved playing, but was discouraged because none of his friends shared that passion. Instead of allowing him to quit, Sam’s dad encouraged him to keep playing, and he helped his son find some local music groups to play in. Years later, as Sam accepted a music scholarship to a university, he turned to his dad. “Thank you for not letting me give up.” Extracurriculars are something you’ll have t...