if your kid was offered to be a model...

Philippines
January 22, 2008 4:14pm CST
What if a talent scout offered your kid to become a tv & a print ad model? Will you allow her or him? What will be your reason behind your decision?
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9 responses
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
23 Jan 08
well, i would allow my kid to be a model but it depends on what brand is it..i like milk brands because i'm sure she will have a supply with that milk.lol also, i wanted that my daughter will know how to deal with other people, that she will not be shy facing so many people..and that could give a big plus when my daughter grow..
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Believing on the products your child will be endorsing is a good consideration. And developing her personality is the best result.
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
23 Jan 08
If I was a parent, I'd grab that rare opportunity. Aside from my child of getting tv exposure, he/she get to display her talent. Not to mention, the money he/she'd earn from there would help support him/her either on him/her studies or future endeavors. I wouldn't even dare touch it, as a parent I know my duties and responsibilities on making my children's future safe and secure. Who knows, maybe someday they'll make it big on showbiz or anything that is related in it..
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
You must be a good parent for thinking that way. Your kids will be lucky to have you.
@SViswan (12051)
• India
24 Jan 08
Yes, I would....because I know that my child is cut out for it and he wants to do it. In fact, he went upto the high school theatre teacher and asked him if he could help my son act in a movie. My son's not shy and he's been in plays in major roles (he's 7 now)...and since I think he is talented, I wouldn't stop him.
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
That's a blessing. Supporting your son on his chosen field the best thing you can really do. Help him succeed.
@SViswan (12051)
• India
1 Feb 08
Oh yes, I will help him in any way I can.
@lpetges (3036)
• United States
22 Jan 08
i would be really leary of the "scout", and do a background check on that scout. Its so flattering to be told your child is of modeling or acting quality, but it usually has a money twist to it. if its truly a good scout, then i would for sure go along with it. its a tough market to make money in, but it has its plus side i guess.
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Money in modelling is really rewarding but the projects are few. You better be a lucky one.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
24 Jan 08
i don't have children yet and i don't have a husband either, ^__^;; but if ever i do have one, and that opportunity comes for my kid, i think i will let him/her to grab the opportunity. opportunities like that seldom come so it will be a waste to let it pass. however, i will let my kid grab the opportunity on one condition, i will be the manager and i will make the decisions. oh that's two conditions. LOL i would always want to be there during pictorials to make sure that my kid is "safe" and i will decide which kind of projects my kid will accept. as a mother, i think it would be hard for me to just let my kid go on his/her own way without proper guidance. and in a world like ours, its hard to trust anybody just like that. so its better to be careful. ^__^ but hey, i'm sure it will be fun to have a celebrity son/daughter! i will be a stage mom! LOL
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
LOL we're talking as if its going to happen. ^__^;; but if it really will, i will definitely talk with the agency. ^__^
@crazylady (470)
• United States
26 Jan 08
I would thank them, but say no. I know I have beautiful children but there is more than just physical beauty and I don't want my children focusing on their outer beauty. I have seen people starving themselves and other negative things to be what they think or their trainer thinks is beauty. I would rather their inner beauty shine thru so much that anyone who comes around can enjoy their beauty.
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
This is a very good point. Its their personality that needs improvement and reconition. Not just mere beauty.
@humbleme (1004)
• India
25 Jan 08
Hello izathewzia, I think if my kid is above 18 and is confident that he/she can handle himself/herself in the Glamour industry then he/she should decide however if my kid is below that age I will only let my kid to show his/her talents if the production house is a reputed big banner .Thanks.
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Age is really a great consideration. Because it tells the maturity of the kid. If he is mature enough, the more he is encourage to try it out.
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
27 Feb 08
It entirely depends on my child. One thing for sure, I would never force my child to do something to satisfy my own ambition. If she wants to be a model, then fine, as long she wants to be one too. I strive to be the type of parent who would support the interest of ones child no matter what. Even if I lack in some means to pay for her trainings, I would still find a way to have her trained in the skill that she wants to develop.
@asunnys (30)
• United States
23 Jan 08
I would definitely allow my son to do this, with a few conditions however: - If he's not enjoying what he's doing, then he won't do it anymore. - I or my husband would be on each and every set with him, no exeptions. - His schoolwork doesn't slide (he's an Honors student right now, which is much more important!) - We provide our own pictures. I would try not to get in the way of my son doing what makes him happy, as long as he's not getting hurt or putting himself at risk somehow. Call me over-protective, but he's a one of a kind (like all people) and he's mine to protect.
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• Philippines
1 Feb 08
Giving limitations as a parent is very understandable. Yes, school is far more better than modelling.