Now for those that are doing a little bit of bashing.................these kids work all year long. They practice every week for 9 or 10 months for this one performance (unless they are on a competitive team). They do not get to showcase their talents at other times during the year like an athlete on a sports team does, yet they work just as hard, if not harder.
They are committed, dedicated & disciplined. If this is what they have chosen to do & they enjoy it, do not discourage them by telling them their recital is too long or that they are going to leave after they are done performing. This is it for them.
Look at the smiles on their faces & the way their eyes sparkle when they are on stage & then please tell yourself that you can give up a few hours of your lives to support them, your children.
OK - I'm off my soapbox now.