Sam is fourteen and has taken piano lessons since he was five. He feels that he misses out on many fun activities because he has to practice every day after school. He wants to quit piano lessons, but his mother will not allow him to; she says, “If you quit the piano now you’ll be sorry when you get older.” Sam wants to quit anyway. What other options could Sam and his mother find? Is there a compromise that they can make to satisfy both of them?
Write a report. Include the following in your report (350 - 400 words)
i. Consider All Factors – List the different issues Sam should consider in making this difficult decision.
ii. Reasoning – Make a decision for Sam and explain why that is a good decision for him. Feel free to make up the various circumstances in Sam’s life — for example, whether Sam may attend another piano class that may fit his lifestyle. The more reasons you can give for his decision, the better.
iii. Reflect: What is the critical thinking and reasoning process you have applied to make the decision for Sam?
