Modelling - How shall I tell my parents!?!?

You are right about being an adult at your age but telling your parents what's happening in your life is an adult's responsibility. I know you already know this stuff but i guess it would be better if you told them this job of yours. So that they know and they might support you on your shoots. Being 24 doesn't mean that you have the right to control your life all alone. Besides, parents know what's best for their children. If it didn't turn out the way you thought it should be, then that's the time to butt in and defend what you believe you're in. Show them the benefits of being a model. My sister is almost hired at this modeling agency she visited yesterday. As a girl, it would really flatter me if someone asked me to be their model. It's just a privilege and appreciating the gift God gave you. So embrace this opportunity and stand up for your rights!

Hmmmmmmm, I'm afraid I can't really help you on this one. You say you can't really talk to your parents, is this because they are strict/conservative? Will they really get that mad? Also consider whether or not there is any real benefit to telling them. If you feel they are not going to support you at all, why would you want to burden them and yourself with this confrontation that will occur. If you do a couple of shoots they are not going to find out, and if you become a famous supermodel I dont think your parents are really going to object! P.s Sorry for answering your question with more questions :P Good look with your modelling! P.SS My brother has tried to get into modelling, he knows how much of a struggle it can be :P

I think that you should tell your parents that you are trying to break into the modeling business. You are 24 but you also need to be honest with them because you are living under their roof. If they flip out about it, what can they really do? They can't make you cancel the bookings. And by the way, congrats on getting a paid job, I know those are hard to come by because one of my friends is trying to break into the modelling world as well.

First off, you are right that you are an adult. You have to start making your own decisions. However, you also have to be sensitive to your parents because they are providing you with a place to live, food, money, etc. The first thing is to decide where you want modeling to go. Is this a potential career? Is it a hobby? I think you need to figure out how important modeling is to you. Then, present the idea logically to your parents as either a career or hobby. Also, make sure you are working on your overall life plan. It will show that you are responsible if you begin planning for the future and living on your own.

I think you should tell them, as sooner or later they'll come to know about it. I guess they would appreciate much their daughter earning in a decent way, one they can be proud of. For sure they will support you in your modelling career. No matter how old are we, our parents deserve to share or to know our success as they're always there in time of our failures.

Well if you feel partially bad about it. Tell them its your passion and whether they like it or not its your decision to make. Or just move out...

they probably are not happy that you still live with them at that age can you afford your own place? if not then I hope you will find something that makes it possible to move out to your own place I don't see why you should tell them now maybe tell them when you move out but if they ask what you were doing then you don't have to hide it

It might be worse if you don't tell your parents because then they'll be angry with you both for the modeling and the deception! Ultimately, though, you're the person who knows your parents and so you must make the decision for yourself. You shouldn't say anything that could put yourself in danger, that's for sure. I personally would feel weird about hiding a job like you are, but then again I had a pretty good relationship with my parents so I was never in that exact position.

I think it is great that you have your dream and you're willing to take the risk to reach your dream. I know that it is so hard to talk to your parents especially if they're the conservative ones and never want to listen to our reason. If I were you I would never tell my parents until I got succeeded. I mean, it is not that I don't want to tell my parents about the new career I've been building, but I just want to let them know that I have the ability, and I have used it right.

Hi there, Congrats on your modeling gigs. Personally speaking I think you should tell your parents but i can understand how you'd feel if they are not really open much to talking with you about certain things. I feel they should know just in case you happen to go out there and run into some unscrupulous modeling agency and they might try to take advantage of you. They talk about this as well as other interesting facts in the modeling business on the Tyra Banks show. You should be getting paid for your work. If you are serious about having a career in the business I think you should contact either Ford Modeling company or Wilhelmina. As those are two companies that are completely legit and will help you to get off to a great start. Take are and please be sure to keep us posted when you become rich and famous. Good luck!

Ok well if you tell them and they get nuts about it what can they do? You are a grown woman. Will they kick you out of the house? I don't think so. Either they will be ok with it or they won't but what could happen is what you have to ask yourself. If its to much to deal with then don't tell them till you are on your own. Good luck to you and be careful on these modeling shoots make sure they are legimate.

Well i think that you should just be honest and tell them, even if they are annoyed they will be more annoyed if you just drag it out and lie to them about it. Like you say you are a grown woman so they have to accept the choices that you make as an adult whether they like it or not, but i dont think by keeping it from them you will be doing yourself any favours and you could possibly make the situation worse than it needs to be Good luck with your modelling

Well, you said how to tell them. "I'm 24 and I'm a adult now"! So two adults should be able to sit down and talk to each other, but if you feel you can't...write them a letter/email. I know this is impersonal, but so is not being up front with them and letting them know this is your life and you're an adult and this is the career you've chosen for your life. It will seem harsh, but in the long run you will feel like a burden has been lifted because you don't have to hide it. Good luck honey!