Today I checked some prices: The price of the hi-hat cymbals (new) alone equals almost the asking price for the entire set, crazy! aaarghh. How can you make your kids grow overnight? I mean a lot? 
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Actually, the old school way to start is with drum sticks, a practice pad, and this book. As long as the teacher moves them onto kit soon enough to keep your kids engaged, they can start lessons this way. Paradiddle mastery creates great drum hands!
need to go talk to the neighbours about practicing hours...
Maybe they'll become as good as this gal someday?
Great to hear, Ruedi. That's the one kit I thought was the best buy. Additionally, if your kids don't take to it, it's an easy resell since it's a matched starter kit. Also, PDP by DW is quality starter drum gear.
I agree with you about the drum bass pedal, but without playing it, I can't tell. It seems like a solid chain drive pedal. Get some advice from the drum teacher once your kids start lessons before you replace it, though. It may work out just fine.
As mentioned, some simple drum gel pads will help control ringing overtones, some tuning, and your kit will be all set! Remember that you can also remove one of the mounted toms to pull the set in closer to fit the kids better.
I hope they enjoy learning and that you find a good teacher. Also, if they do take to it, I hope you can tolerate it.
