An important aspect in learning any new skill is practice and
, when learning to play the acoustic guitar, practice is no less important. In order to become comfortable with chord positions your child must practice regularly and you can play a role in motivating him or her to do so. Some children just need a little bit of encouragement to stay motivated, but others need structure. You might try setting aside twenty minutes every evening for your child to practice if that is something your child would respond to. Only you and your child know what will work for you, so try out a few things and once you discover what works, stick to it. Before long your child will have learned to properly hold the guitar, how to pick the guitar and may even be able to play a few easy songs for you. Remember that no matter how well they do they are learning important lessons that will help them now and in the future.