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my step-daughter is tall with long blond hair, size 6, very pretty(and knows it). she wants to be a model. shes 14 and has wanted this since an early age. should i encourage or discourage?

2007-01-28 06:04:21 · 19 answers · asked by mrs.swayzee 1 in Beauty & Style Fashion & Accessories

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i would say discourage it. let her enjoy her looks, not be constantly rejected for very slight imperfections or pushed to lose too much weight. Only a tiny percentage of wannabe models succeed, the rest must end up feeling rejected and lose confidence and endlessly be trying to be thinner / prettier etc. And alot who fail end up doing "glamour Modelling" in some dodgy bloke's back room. Get her to concentrate on her studies

2007-01-28 06:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 1 2

size 6 is pretty big for a model. It isnt big for the girl next door but I dont know many models who are that large. Im a size 2 and I think im too big to model. These days its all about being thin thin thin. I wouldnt discourage her from doing it if she really wants it, but most likely its just the "i want to be a model because all the pretty girls are models" phase that teens go through. Dont waste your money on it, but if theres a modeling agency in your area that holds an open call, bring her along just to get the experience.

2007-01-28 06:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

I think you should first decide if she is comfortable with her self-esteem & image. The modeling business is very cut throat and judgemental. She would come face to face with ridicule and people telling her that she needs to loose weight or tone up, cut or dye her hair, she's too short or her torso is too long. Just make sure that she has the support that she needs. I believe that you really care about her and want her to succeed in her dreams. Just make sure that she doesn't lag behind in her studies!!! About the size thing... really the industry likes a size 0, however there has been a HUGE debate about this lately among the fashion house elite... The main debate in the following links are how the industry and their demands for the "thin models" has trickled down to the average teen who in several countries in contributing to anorexia. Check out the below links Hope this helps!!!

2007-01-28 06:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sassy 2 · 0 0

I am a bit concerned here about the sizes people are saying that models need to be. I live in Ireland and I am a size 10. Admittedly I am not model material but my body is alright. I am trying to imagine what a size 0 is. Does it mean you are so small that you can't be measured!! Seriously though she is quite young. I think you have to encourage her but don't let her lose weight and be silly about things

2007-01-31 20:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by traceylill 4 · 0 0

don't discourage her because it could only make her want to it more. tell her that if she studies and gets good grades you will help her with modeling during her vacation and that now she should focus on her education to be successful in life not just good looking. almost all teenage girls think models are perfect and live a great life. they don' know that it takes a lot of hard work to be a successful model and only for a few years. so when you eventually take her to a modeling agency make sure they explain it to her and supervise the whole time so that only what you approve of will be done.
good luck!

2007-01-28 06:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by sweet tooth 6 · 0 0

How tall is tall? Is she 5'9" or taller? Does she photograph well? Is she doing well in school? Is she comfortable with herself and who she is? Is she a strong person? Do you live in a large city?

If the answer to all the above is yes, AND an adult is available to go with her on all her "go sees" (when the model takes her portfolio to a prospective job) AND your family has sufficient cash to handle the upfront costs (you don't need a professional portfolio before she gets an agent, and don't get one at first, because a good agent will want her to re-shoot anyway, but eventually she needs a portfolio and it's not cheap) then I'd say let her try it.

Modelling isn't much fun. She'll miss a lot of fun activities with her friends. But if you let her find this out for herself, then she won't blame you later. Good luck to the both of you!

2007-01-28 06:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Yogini108 5 · 0 1

encourage! im also fourteen and i think im going to makea greatmodel, people always tell meican be one and i have to say i rock at myspace pics!lol...encourage, my parents were just kinda like w/e when i told um when i was like 10 or 11 and now im just like w/e im gonna still do it, so its better to be on her good side because other wise there might be a lil tention if you tell her that its not so great...



o and about the other people saying they only take size 0's screw um, there are fuller models out there and as long as she would still looks like a kid model not an adult she should be fine,plus a bunch of fashion weeks last year band really skinny models!


also make sure you support her all teh way through...everyone gets rejected i that business sometimeor another so KEEP encouraging her.

2007-01-28 06:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by ziddyziddy 3 · 0 0

well im 13 and tall a lot of people say im pretty, and i would love 2 do modeling, but if u think about it modeling can be very seriuos for example all the trouble of having 2 stay thin.but u should always encourge her dreams just always be there 2 support her and tell her 2 stay strong no matter what anyone says.

2007-01-28 06:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

from her description then she certainly has potential which is the main thing, it would be wrong to encourage someone who clearly wouldn't make it.

if you support her then she will either try it and think it sucks, or try it and love it and therefore make loads of money which is great.

give her some advice about it first, for example encourage her to think about what sort of model she wants to be and what sort of standards she will set herself.
she will appreciate you more if you are showing genuine interest.
also advise her that before she is 18 then she would be wise to have a chaperone, as there are many unscrupulous people out there.

2007-01-28 06:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by flossie 2 · 0 0

Size 6 is very large for a model, no matter how tall she is. Maybe if she could get down to a 0 or a 2. That's just how our society works anymore. We can't do anything about it.

2007-01-28 06:19:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

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