My Daughter
By LadyElektra
@LadyElektra (1078)
Canada
January 15, 2008 10:38pm CST
OK! so here is the problem.My daughter will be 7 this saturday the 19th.she is absolutely adorable.My Ex keeps teling me that I should make a portfolio of her and send it to casting agencies and all.I disagree, i mean she is a child and I want her to be able to live her childhood to its fullest.I want her to have memories filled with camping trips, ice cream and dolls.Not make up curlinng irons and runways or cameras. Am I wrong to want his?All my ex says is, think of the cash she could make! She could be set forl ife.! Well I disagree! I believe that she can do so much better then what he wishes for her. When she is an adult she can decide but I really want to guide her in the right direction.
what are your opinions and suggestions?
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8 responses
@rockvixen (894)
• United States
16 Jan 08
She is a beautiful little girl, but I agree with you. She needs to enjoy her childhood, and her childhood should be filled with memories of happiness. I think the reason your ex wants you to do this is because he is probably thinking in terms of how much YOU could make off of her, which is very wrong. You do what you feel is best. Don't listen to your ex. That girl deserves to have a wonderful life filled with joy, not makeup, line memorizing or growing up on camera. Kids need to be kids.
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@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
16 Jan 08
AMEN to that! all the discipline ,dieting and all, nah, just wont let her.And yes you are correct about my ex..always thinking about the bottom line
@lovespecialangel (3632)
• United States
16 Jan 08
I agree with what you are saying. Let her be a kid. When she is older she can decide if that is the life she wants. I don't believe in trying to make a kid famous so young. It could be too much on her stress wise. And that's something you don't want to happen.
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@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
16 Jan 08
TyVM..I totally believe that it could be very dammaging to her.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
16 Jan 08
You are very correct. Adulthood should never be thrust on a child and in the world of glamour it is unavoidable. You cannot accompany her everywhere everytime. And apart from the curling tongs, there are so many strange weird people out there, that I would never send any daughter of mine to that world at such an impressionable age. So many things can happen to her which are bound to leave their impressions on her (both good and bad, but as always the bad usually wins). Money is definitely not everything in life. Talking straight, I would want my daughter to study, grow up, be responsible and mature and then choose her career options…her childhood should be as carefree as possible.
@chelle39574 (215)
• United States
16 Jan 08
she is very cute but i think that children should be allowed to be children and all the modeling and stuff just takes away from that if there is too much of it but if its just a few small things every so often if might not be that bad.
@AICIRT81 (847)
• United States
16 Jan 08
She is a cutie. Does she Want to try modeling? If she does, then it go for it. If she doesn't, then dont push her. Let her decided. If she enjoys playing dress up and getting her hair done then she might enjoy it. But if she prefers to camp, play ball and play dolls, by all means let her do these things and tell your ex to shove it. Its her life. With in reason she can decide what she enjoys to do. In anycase, make sure she knows that school should be her priority. also, if you guys do decide to give modeling a shot, make sure that she knows that it is ok to try it and change her mind if she does not like it. Good Luck.
@LadyElektra (1078)
• Canada
16 Jan 08
she says she wants to be a hip-hop dancer. even if she wanted to model, i wouldnt let her while I have the authority, i believe most models look anorexic, Ijust would like her to lead a normal life.
@quenched (10)
• United States
16 Jan 08
I myself have a 7 year old and no matter how much money she could make i would not do it i would not put her through that she needs a childhood that is a part of life that can not be bypassed so you go girl i think you are absolutly on the right path as far as raising your daughter and you are right she can make a decision when she is an adult hope this helps
@fianne (1057)
• United States
16 Jan 08
wow, that is so nice of you. yes i agree with your decision. you just think for your daughter's future and her betterment. don't forget to talk to her what she needs and what she wants so you know what you can do with those needs too. it's always an open communication. also, include your husband in your talks with your daughter, he might be emlighted in some ideas through your kid's mouth.
@hurryinitanmol (1)
• India
16 Jan 08
i think u shud send her..if she is adorable let her come up wid her beauty in the world...money dsnt makes ne difference for a 7 year old child...make her graduated wid a degree in hand for marriage and for a ne other purpose...
and yea wish her a happy bday
