People have always told us that we should get our son, who is almost four now, into modeling. He is a good-looking kid and very photogenic, but I've never been sure about getting him involved in that kind of thing. Has anyone had experiences with child modeling, either themselves or their children? Can you give me the pros and cons, please?
2006-09-23 03:24:20 · 18 answers · asked by me 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I should say that if I were to get him into modeling, I would only want it to be a little bit here and there, not a full-time thing. And only if he wanted to. I wouldn't want to force him into something and I wouldn't let it take over his life. I agree, kids should be kids.
2006-09-23 03:34:48 · update #1
I'd say that if it's something that he is okay with doing, you should. Just not full time, don't make his whole life about modeling. The people who say that your son will become snobby and do drugs and such are just focusing on the kids who are doing this full time, who's lives absolutely revolve around modeling and fame. As long as he stays balanced with other things in life, it should be a good thing. It's fun to do, it will build his confidence, he'll have a fun hobby to do. The only cons are if he has to deal with any mean people in the future... the ones who are looking for that absolutely perfect person for their pictures and won't tolerate any mistakes or imperfections. That can be rough on a kid to have to deal with those people, but, hopefully he'll never have to. I often wish that when I was a lot younger, my mom would've got me into a hobby such as modeling.
If he doesn't like it, he can quit. It gives him a lot of life experience he may need, though. Also, if he gets older and wants to be a famous actor or something in the future, the modeling will have been good preparation.
Just as long as you keep him grounded and don't let it get to his head, he should be fine.
I had a lot of friends that were into modeling and i'd always go with them as they were doing it and it looked like a lot of fun. I hope you at least give it a chance to see if he likes it, if not, that's fine and he can quit.
Good luck :)
2006-09-23 03:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to, he might have alot of fun and we all heard the horror stories of the child stars went wrong but not every child winds up like that. Ashton Kutchers not GAY and very successful and he modeled. Its up to your son and your family because at the end of the day the comments on "YAHOO ANSWERS" wont mean much because in the end your still going to make your own decision
2006-09-23 10:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by cphylisem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say he's a little too young for that. I mean, do you want people showering him with attention like that so that he'll grow up into a smug, conceited materialistic man?
If he wants to model, let him do so once he's much older. Like in the late-teens.
2006-09-23 10:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only pros are for vanity reasons...
the cons - they grow up to be vain and focused on looks more than anything
- they become so obcessed with appearance they take drugs, perge etc...
- their life revolves around modelling so "being a kid" is lost
- really wacky world exists in modelling and beauty pagent, alot of messed up people
- etc...
2006-09-23 10:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its way too early, let the child enjoy his childhood, later in a few years possibly if you the parents and him decided or come to a decision regarding him modeling then only, should you put effort into him doing some modeling.
2006-09-23 10:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by baldraj27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is also good in posture cause modeling isn't always with pictures.I say yes, you should take your son into modelling.You would be proud of your son as well.
2006-09-23 10:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stick to what you said in your additional details. Let him be a kid and think about something like that later when he'll be mentally ready for it!
2006-09-23 10:36:45 · answer #7 · answered by Adorable Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not a parent but im a son who is willing to get in the modeling.
mm.. why dont you try it first. who knows is gonna be a big star some day...
you wont ever know if you never try it
n_n
2006-09-23 10:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by ItzJonn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends ,tell him @ ask him if he is willing. if Ur son wants to be a model let him be, but don't ever force him if he is not interesting.
2006-09-23 10:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by jeayuma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a horrible business for yuo and your child to be involved in . havnt you eveer watched any shows that have done a special on child stars and models ?
2006-09-23 10:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by jason s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋