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I found this and I will simply leave it here without comment. It will probably annoy somebody.

Why children cannot sing high

Fashions change. When I was young it was common for children to sing in their treble register. These days children dislike trying to sing correctly and are afraid to be heard singing high. Boys do not wish to be compared to girls.

Sadly much of the music they hear is pitched far too low which is fine if an adult is singing. Female vocalists particularly - when they are not really singing very high (say the B above middle C) - SOUND as if they are whacking out a note from the top of their range. (Watch the video below when she gets to her highest note)

Well, partly, they are at the top BUT at the top of their chest voice which they are unable to take any higher. Singers like Adele, who may be genuine altos have some excuse and there is nothing wrong with a female singer having a song which falls within their range. It is sensible. However, many people (and I include school teachers) think young children should emulate the commercial sounds they hear.

Luckily there are enlightened school and plenty of girl choristers who sing high.

Just having a rant.