Modeling...?

Question

I realllyy want ot be a model. My mom says theres no point and that theres i only want to do it because others do. NOT TRUE! she thinks that theres nothing to achive. she says theres not point of being on the front of a mag and that it will mess up my school work and my friendship. im like w/e. i found agentcies and modeling school. shes like NO! if been asking for 3 years andf she says she doesnt want to hear 1 more word about it. WHAT DO I DOO GRRR

Answer 1

I say follow your dream but have a back up plan just in case. Don't be too hard on your mom. Your mom knows that breaking into modeling is tough and knows that should you make it you will be involved with a lot of trifling, scandalous, underhanded people. When I was younger I had dreams of becoming a basket ball player in the NBA. My parents told me that I had a million to on shot of making it. I felt the exact same way towards them as you do about your mom. It didn't take me long before I realized they were right. There are a lot of modeling agencies out there who will be more than happy to take you and your money on. One piece of advice I give you is to be very careful when dealing with modeling agencies. I know a few people who have gotten scammed. There are a lot of fly by night modeling agencies that feed off the dreams of young women such as yourself. They will tell you everything you want to here, take your money and a few pictures and you will never here from them again. I am not trying to shoot down your dream or anything, I am just telling you like it is. Modeling is a tough career to break into and for those who were fortunate to make it, you can best be believe they paid a price. Whether it be sacrificing family, friends, relationships and even their morals and bodies. Remember this. All that glitters is not always gold. Peace.

Answer 2

In my opinion, I think you should do whatever makes you happy. Your mom only cares about you and she wants you to be successful in school and get a "traditional" career, ex: doctor, lawyer, scientist, etc...and thats understandable because getting a career like that can provide stability for your life. But if you are truely happy with modeling you need to do whatever makes you happy. Your mom will always be there to give you a reality check when she thinks you need one, but in the end, it is your life and if you are old enough you need to take responsibility for you own life and make your own decisions. The one thing i can say is that modeling is a career that you can enjoy for a while, but after a certain number of years, it will get old. The media says that a model needs to retire after she reaches the age of 28, or something like that. And thats only if you make it that far in the business. Bottom line: follow your heart and make your own decisions. Be an adult about it and look at it from every angle. Always have a Plan B or something to fall back on. But always remember that your mom will always be there for you and sometimes you need to listen to the advice that loved ones give you because they love you, even if you don't go along with or agree with everything that they say. Best of luck in the future =)

Answer 3

Well I agree with your mom and then I don`t agree with your mom. It can mess up school. You can get too involved with your "modeling career" and then your grades can start dropping. I disagree with your mom about the achievment part. There is something you could achieve. You just have to find that secret!` Maybe try explain to your mom why you want to do it so bad. Ask if you can do it for a month, and then if you change your mind and don`t like it, quit. Or you can tell her you can pay for it, cause sometimes it can cost a lot of money.

Answer 4

I'm a model, and an A strudent. one has nothing to do with the other. modeling earn me money on the side and gives me the opportunity to travel. But i wouldn't like it as a full-time job. It sux. Don't takt it seriously.
Wait until you're 18 and go find an agency. But first have a couple of sessions with a pro photographer.

Answer 5

That's a tough one because we don't want to disappoint our parent.For me it is the opposite,I want my daughter to model and she doesn't want to.She's 12 and "5 9" already.My mother had a dream of becoming a model and her mother didn't want her to.She just stayed a house wife and took care of us but always had regrets.My dad was abusive to her and said she could never even leave the house unless he said so.My mother died and recently for the first time my grandmother showed me her portfolio.I couldn't believe how gorgeous she was in pictures.I asked my grandma," Why didn't she become a model?"My grandmother cried to me and said "I wouldn't let her i was wrong".I don't know how old you are but you can't let go of your dreams.I understand where your mom is coming from in a way.Do a porfolio show her your pictures.As long as you finish your education.Ask her did she ever have a dream that she never followed and see what she says.I wish you luck the point to my story is my mom put her life on hold and now its too late.If you have that talent or talents use them to the fullest.

Answer 6

you should really believe in yourself!! be proud because not many people actually know what they're gonna do even after college. first you gotta watch your features such as clean skin.. there are models who started at the age of 13 and who started at age of 26. there's even a 42 year old who models for underwear. it's never too early and never too late. if you're under-age, you cannot model without your parent's authorization. you need the modeling agency to directly speak to your mom.

Answer 7

You have to have your parent's consent if you want to model if you are too young. Don't go to a modeling school, it is a waste of time. I did. Just go to an agency. Models can make a lot of money! Be a model if that is what you want to do, it can be rewarding.

Answer 8

I think u should go for it get a part time job to help you pay for professional layouts and go shop around to agencies.You will never know until u try.




GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

Not every model makes it to the top sweety. But good luck!

Answer 10

i mean, if u r really serious abt it... then u should insist... try different ways to convince her, make her see how important it is to u & how much u want to be one... u should have a serious talk with her instead of just mentioning it & talking abt it

also, for advice, if it is sth dat u r not totally in love with... i suggest u to stay with ur studying & get good grades... instead of trying sth dat u dunt have ur heart totally put into