This is a regular question and I do appreciate the problems you can face. However I want to write in praise of the piano! If you have signed up for piano lessons in school, congratulations, it's a great decision and one that can change your child's life forever. However, can I beg you to get a piano. I know they're big and will take up room but they are lovely pieces of furniture AND THEY SOUND FAB-U-LOUS!
A piano will have full size keys, more notes, a pair of pedals and you will be able to play a range of dynamics on it. Also if you learn to play the piano you can then move on to play the keyboard. A keyboard is not the same; the keys are smaller, it has no pedal, you can't play with different dynamics, there aren't as many keys and fingers will not develop much strength.A digital piano is a good alternative to an old-fashioned acoustic piano. Try one out, maybe look at some Yamaha ones as they're a good price and there is a great variety.
You can survive on a keyboard for a term or maybe even two but your child will miss out on several things even in this short time. If you have a keyboard consider keyboard lessons, for piano lessons you need a piano! When you're ready to get one, ask my advice, talk to the lovely people at Allegro or go to a piano shop. Then enjoy your piano.
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