That’s a tough one. Maybe just being with you can help them gain an appreciation and absorb a little something at the same time. You can only hope that they don’t get turned off to music lessons.
YES..It goes against my principles. I HATED my piano lessons when i was a child, but I was 11, and assertive enough to tell Mom I Had HAD IT! Mom allowed me to quit, and then I taught myself piano,guitar and organ. I made a promise to God 12 years ago that I would NOT EVER abuse my students or make them cry. It has worked so far! :-)