people has been complimenting him and ask me have you thought of having your son modeling? what do you guys think? he looks like "Tyrese Gibson" the singer, but lighter skinned. he's has cocoa skin.
2007-01-20 06:51:03 · 17 answers · asked by mother of 1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If your child is really interested, really attractive, and able to follow direction easily from strangers without getting cranky, go for it. Just be sure that you are only aligned with reputable modeling agencies. For instance you should NEVER have to pay an agency a dime to do any modeling. Some places will try and scam you out of hundreds for photos and stuff, but with a good enough looking kid, Polaroids are enough for them to see if they want him or not. There is a huge rejection rate in modeling, so make sure your kid can take that kind of thing. And never leave them alone with anyone you don't really know you can trust. There are a lot of people in the industry who will offer a child that young drugs, alcohol and worse. Stay by his side and he'll be fine. This will become a job for you as much as it will for him. Casting agencies are also a good road to think about, because extra work pays decently, even if the kid doesn't have a speaking part. This is a job that can require long periods of sitting around, waiting for everything to be ready for you to shoot. Be sure he won’t freak out when he gets bored. He should always be reading or something during down time, not playing a loud game or talking to people in the crew.
It's important to maintain a balance. You don't want a child growing up thinking that his face is all that matters. Be sure that his grades don't slip and if they do, be sure to curtail the modeling until they rebound. He's a kid. This shouldn't be a career, just a hobby that helps him to have the life he would like later, and good self esteem now. Be sure he still has time for friends, playing, hobbies. You know - kid stuff. All of that is really important.
One last thing - about the money. This isn't YOUR money. It's his. And while it's okay to take enough from the earnings to pay back whatever you've invested in the venture (like head shots, classes and transportation) this isn't your money to spend on your rent, clothes or anything else. The money should go into a long-term trust for your child when he grows up. It could pay for his college education, or whatever he needs at the time. But if you take it and spend it, you'd just be stealing from him, even though he won't realize it for a while.
Good luck.
2007-01-26 05:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Vix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the parents and the kid. What I mean is, if you do start your kid in modelling, you're going to have to put in extra effort to counterbalance any negative ideas he might get from it. You don't want your son getting the idea that looking good is a first priority. You should also remember that a normal childhood is always underestimated, as long as he doesn't get sidetracked I don't think it's a bad idea. You should ask the opinions of other moms who have their kids in the business. There's always good things about it too, such as increasing self-esteem and making him goal oriented. Take your time with your decision and weigh out every little factor, although suggestions from people with real experience will help, the best indicator should be whether your son right now wants to do this. Be sure to be postive about that last point before you go anywhere else.
2007-01-20 07:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous200419 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should wait. Child modeling is a very competitive business and causes lots of problems. Mothers are always fighting, and you have to take him to modeling sets all the time instead of letting him be a child! Sometimes mothers will kill for the chance of their child being on top. You also need to take into consideration that pedophiles and child molesters are VERY interested in child models as these children are often sexualized. If your son wants to persue modeling later, like teenage years or young adult years, be supportive. Your son is much too young to have a "career" now.
2007-01-20 06:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I think unless he specifically asks to do this, you should not do it.
Give him a list of things, say "Would you rather play soccer, take horseback riding lessons, modeling and acting classes, or swimming lessons," and see what he says... maybe even have him put them in order, then you'll learn about what ever really wants... (Obviously you do not have to use those specific examples)
If he jumps up for joy at the idea of taking modeling classes, sure... but unless that's what HE wants, then forget about it... it just isn't fair to him.
2007-01-20 06:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tiff 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, let him be a child, if he want to act or model and brings it up ,that is the only time I would persue it. It is tempting I understand. I have three girls ages 9,6,1yr. all who I believe are wonderful, but would not put them in any acting or modeling unless that was something they chose to do.
2007-01-20 07:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Summer :) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think these two words JonBenet Ramsey I personally think its risky to put children in to modeling to many sick people out there today that will bring attention to your child.Just my opinion. I just would not take the chance.
Grandma of two darling children
2007-01-20 07:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my younger son in modeling when he was 6 months old it was a waste of our time and money. If you do it prepare for alot of let downs
2007-01-20 06:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
children need to be children. If he wants to get in the modeling business when he gets older, let him but dont do it to the poor child now.
2007-01-20 10:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, if he's older and wants to still do it on his own, let him......im only 20 and i still cant believe how much different it is now for kids growing up compared to when i was that age. lets kids today enjoy the little childhood they have left.
2007-01-20 06:59:51 · answer #9 · answered by jquigg09 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think doing it as a fun hobby is okay. but only if he wants too. hes still a kid and playing and having fun is important. it is also very expensive, so unless he were serious i wouldn't waste the money.
2007-01-20 06:57:42 · answer #10 · answered by redsox fan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋