For a free copy of the ebook 'The Essential Guide To Teaching Guitar' visit http://bit.ly/GuitarTeacherWanted  Most parents are busy these days and asking them to help their child with practice can feel like another chore to add to their already overflowing TO DO list. The problem is you need to get the parents on board which means helping and managing their child's practice. I found there were 4 typical comments I would get from parents in regards to reasons for their child not practicing. If you know how to respond to parents in each situation your rate of success with kids will go way up. Parents really are the key to their child’s success.