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PHILADELPHIA– Local mother Teri Roberts was filled with instant regret the moment she heard the first notes of her son Marshall\u2019s debut violin recital on Sunday. \u201cI wanted to throw up after one performance. I wish I\u2019d never encouraged him to try this,\u201d said Roberts when it became evident that her child lacked all manner of technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence. The six-year-old violinist\u2019s unique sound, which Roberts described at various times as \u201cnails on a chalkboard\u201d and \u201ca rusty door hinge,\u201d has caused her to second guess her entire parenting philosophy. \u201cI should never have told him all that bullshit about following things through and not giving up,\u201d said the beleaguered mother. \u201cI\u2019ll certainly think twice before I suggest he try any other new activities.\u201d Roberts also admitted to denying to a fellow parent that she knew Marshall when he got lost halfway through the first verse of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star <\/em>and required note-by-note assistance from his teacher.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One source of optimism for Roberts is the possibility that Marshall will inadvertently damage his instrument beyond repair, which judging by his extreme lack of dexterity, appears likely. \u201cSure, it would be a financial loss,\u201d she acknowledged. \u201cBut you can\u2019t put a price on your mental health and social reputation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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