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2006-09-11 05:30:19 · 23 answers · asked by horrorfan 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting Parenting

It just scares me that their heart will be broken if they fail.

2006-09-11 06:02:02 · update #1

23 answers

I'm dealing with this issue with my almost 13 year old daughter. She thinks it will be the end of the world if she never makes it to TV as a child actress. I explained to her that she needs to concentrate on being a normal kid after having an abnormal childhood and if she wants to pursue acting as an adult she can. Join the drama club in school and major in theater in college - I'll be proud of her if she succeeds. But I am having trouble getting her to accept the fact that we are not going to upset our lives to haul her across the country for a skill that she doesn't posess (I didn't tell it to her that harshly).

2006-09-11 06:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 1 0

I would encourage them to be what they wanted to be. I'd just ensure they got into the best school programs and took acting lessons at least during the summer. As they get older they will decide whether their skin is thick enough for all the audition rejections or if they want to pursue something else. Many "wannabe" actors have landed fantastic careers behind the scene -- at least they are still in touch.

2006-09-11 05:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I would suggest that he/she join a local children's theatre group and depending on the age, and other factors, may provide additional opportunities for taking lessons (if I could afford it). In no way would I tell him/her to "get real" -- if he/she was willing to work at it, then the child might make it. I wouldn't go to the extreme of auditioning for commercials/movies until at least 2 or 3 years went by in the local theatre group and perhaps the local highschools, etc. (Where the child has to audition, and getting a role is not automatic, to help him/her prepare for the process of auditioning, etc., without the extra pressure of thinking they will be "on TV" - etc.).

2006-09-11 05:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by kaliselenite 3 · 0 0

I would definitely encourage them to explore it. Sign them up for drama classes or something. What do you have to lose? When they're teenagers, you can explain to them how difficult it is to make a living acting, and they'll have to decide if they're that dedicated, or will this just be a hobby. There's nothing wrong with either choice as long as you know what you're getting into.

2006-09-11 05:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0 0

I worked professionally in theatre for several years before becoming a stay at home mother. I would encourage my child if they were interested, but I would also encourage them to build up many different skills so they will be better prepared to support themselves.

2006-09-11 05:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0 0

I would encourage them to work at it, and also have a back up plan, same as any unstable career. It's not like when your out of work in New York, you can just move a state over like say Massachusettes and find a new one. I would encourge my sons to ALWAYS have a back up career...future is never certain. Also having wildlife survival skill maybe nessasary if we loose our infrastructure.

2006-09-11 05:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Parents are supposd to raise and Guide - guide - their children, not control their lives. The best thing would be to encourage them, while also sharing your own personal beliefs. "Being an actor is hard work, and often doesn't have many rewards - but if you're sure you want to go for it, I'm behind you!" :)

2006-09-11 05:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

You should never discourage your child from anything they want to do or be. After all who are we to judge even as a parent. If your child wants something bad enough they will do it with or w/out your approval. Being by their side will give them the strength and courage they may need to succeed. Think of how you feel when you really want something and someone tells you it will never happen. I have a parent like that, and even now in my adult life I second guess myself, and never followed my dreams, because they were like your child's, and my mom told me that it would never happen. I never have the confidence to do anything now. In her case it was because she didn't want me to accomplish more than she did or be able to accomplish my dream when she didn't accomplish hers.

2006-09-11 05:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 2 · 0 0

I would say: trust in God AND tether your camel! Pursue your hearts desire AND get that law degree or BS or MBA or PhD...! I made a good living in that world for many years and was never happier...but it can be very tough and even heart breaking one must have a "thick skin" and know who they are... Don't rainbows start in the clouds?

2006-09-11 05:39:26 · answer #9 · answered by red heads ha! 3 · 0 0

No way! School plays, church plays!!!! It's fun and will help them develop the skill (IF THEY HAVE IT). Most kids are focused on a certain career and usually it's temporary. Don't worry! Let your child be a child and enjoy the fact that he/she has no responsibilities yet, and their creativity is on it's way to developing into something great.

2006-09-11 05:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by ControVerse 2 · 0 0

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