Should I let my 9yr daughter be a child model?
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We had a talent agent approach us in a mall. ended up being a reputable agency and our daughter (then 4) wanted to try it. We decided that as long as she wanted to do it, she kept her grades up, if it didn't go to her head and it didn't interfere with friends and social life, she could do it. She did modeling for about 2 years and decided this summer she wanted a break from it. We'll see if she decides to get back into it or not.
I do feel that some of the classes she's been through have helped her. Things like confidence, poise and graciousness seem in short supply in our kids these days and I think they did help her blossom. I would have preferred her to be a little older but she has a good bank account started (make sure the agency you go with has a good accounting program). The agency took 10% of her income, we (her parents) got approximately 10% for expenses, another 10 to 20% goes into a fund for hair, makeup, clothes, etc. and the rest goes into a trust fund for her when she turns 18 (she'll get a percentage)and then 21 (the blance is open to her).
You need to look seriously at your daughter and at your own lifestyle. Is she mature enough to understand that there is a lot of rejection in this business? It doesn't mean she's not pretty, smart or funny it's just she's not what they're looking for at the moment. Also, there's a lot of emphasis put on how they look and how they present themselves. We allow our daughter to be a child when she's not on a shoot but there's a lot of parents who never let their kids be kids. Are you, your daughter and the rest of your family willing or able to travel if the need arises? Are you willing to put up with the other parents (let me tell you they can be a catty bunch and you're rarely sure of where you stand with them)? Does your daughter articulate well and are you willing to send her through classes (everything from speech to makeup to walking to. tons!) on top of her school work? Does your daughter have a good work ethic? These are things you need to take into account. It's not a glamourous world by any means but it can be a lot of fun if you approach it with the right attitude.
Do it! She'll thank you for it later. Every kid wants to be a model.
It would depend on my daughter. If she could handle being a model and still do her schoolwork without her life becoming too full, then I probably would let her try it. If she wants to, maybe you could try it on a trial basis and see how it goes. If it is too much, then you could tell her she needs to wait until she is a little older, Good luck in whatever you decide.
Only if she genuinely wants to do it and enjoys it, and it doesn't interfere with her education. Any money she makes should be put in a fund for college or driving lessons when she is older rather than given to her now. She would appreciate it later on and would give her a good start in life.
I say if she wants to do it, let her do it.
But - and this is key - the MOMENT is stops being fun for her, STOP. Don't force her to go into it if it isn't what she wants. A child model is not a "career" - it should be seen as more of an activity. If she doesn't want to do it anymore, at any point in time, stop. And don't ever let her forget that she's just a child. Let her play, have fun, make sure she stays well grounded (chores, etc.).
Those are all key things. Make sure she maintains some sense of normalcy and don't let it get to her head.
Chances only come by once in a while, consider the worst but don't be afraid there are 1000's of child models doing fine, why should your daughter not be another one.
Let her experience this now, while she is still guided and protected by you. Once she becomes an adult, if she decides to pursue modeling, she will not have you right there to pick her up and direct her to something else if it doesn't work out. Just be wary of signing any contracts that require her to work at times that you would not approve of. She is still a child. As her parent you should allow her to explore her world, but also be there to guide her and keep her safe.
If it's a reputable model agency and you are there to chaperone her ..Yeah go for it.
I think all modelling agencies have to be registered so I'd check first..
Also speak to other kids who are with the agency and get there views.
Apart from the obvious fears be careful with parting with large amounts of money for portfolios and promises of work.
Good luck
Why not? As long as you remember she is a child and not a workhorse, have fun with it!
Talk to her. Does she want to model or was this just grandma's dreams being fulfilled? Make sure she wants to do it for her--not anyone else and not for superficial reasons.
If she does want to make sure you don't take things seriously and save her money for her to go to university later on. If she really pursues this make sure she gets a great education just in case all else fails--it will also help with keeping her humble. I think she is at an age where she can make a few decisions on her own. Best of luck!
Many of those companies approach anyone thats sends in a picture. You do realize that you will have to pay a photographer to make a portfolio for hundreds of dollars right? Then there are fees etc. Ask about cost before you continue.
I would do it. I wouldn't put my daughter in those pageants where they dress little girls up like adults but Medellin would probably be harmless. My aunt used to be a model and she wouldn't allow her daughter to model so she must have had a good reason. I would discuss it with her first. Ask someone whose daughter is a child model or who was a child model who their experience affected them. Good luck.
from everything i have heard from watching "america next top model" tyra banks tells all of her up and coming models that a reputable agancy will never ask the model to pay for anything. if the agency wants a *fee* to register you, they arent a good agency.
As for your daughter, it can be a huge ego boost, which can be good or bad. most importantly, its a job, and she has to know that its a job, and that she isn't the most important person in the room. if she can follow directions, and do what she is told, she might just be great!
i'd also just agree on a trust fund for her earnings. college is expensive, and its also a way for her to know she will get a car when she is older.
Good Luck!
Only if she wants to. What have you got to gain from it except to brag about it?
Lets hope if she goes through with it, that she doesen't become vain and arrogant cos of it.
i wish you wouldn't do it. i wish that all of that trivial vanity could be eliminated from the world.
let her but as her mum you are responsible for her well being if they are a reputable company then go for it
If your daughter would like to model then I would personally give her a chance at it,and if she succeeds then you know you have made the right choice,but if you realize some slacking in other activities like school then I would have her take a break.And then if you feel it's right then let her go back.But one last thing if the modeling company wants you to pay then don't do it because if they want her bad enough then they won't make her pay.
It really depends on the child. Do you think she's the type of person that can handle everything that goes with it. the time, the effort. It would be an awesome experience, but if it's going to ruin her childhood I wouldnt do it. But if there is a way for her to do it and still get to be a kid and is able to handle everything, then I say go ahead.
Wow. In this day & age I cannot believe that you would want to subject her to that kind of brutal scrutiny. There is such a focus on body image that eating disorders run rampant through the modeling community. They even share favorite tips on anorexia & bulimia! As a parent I want my child to be happy in their own skin, not what someone else thinks that they should look like. Growing up is hard enough without adding that kind of pressure.
I think you should, the girl will be more confident and successful in her future life.
make sure to praise her for things she has control over like character, kindness, obedience, dilligence . Being pretty might be icing on the cake. but its not the cake.
Esther won the Miss babylonia contest. but her true beauty was in her kindness, compassion and love of God
the warnings some people made about the modeling community and beauty pagents are all too true. some girls remove ribs to look thinner. in the end.. they gain somethings . but be careful they arent loosing too much and is it worth it?
you could make a plaque with proverbs as a reminder of whats important! some suggestions :)
Only if she thinks it's fun and she''l enjoy it.
I really hate to see kids who are pressured by parents to enter these competions.
So much stress at such a tender age can never be good.
I would leave it up to your daughter. If she wants to, then let her do it. However, if she is not liking it, I wouldn't pressure her to continue. Modeling/acting can be a fun thing for young children, and a great learning experience. I would also talk to your mom about doing something with YOUR child behind your back. What if it wasn't a reputable company and some perv had a pic and info on your daughter? Scary thought!!
I would encourage your daughter to develop the talents that she has and are interested in, but if she didn't bring up modeling I wouldn't encourage the publicity and the "I'm so beautiful" role.
I'm sure that it my child was offered the oppurtunity it would be hard to say no to just out of pride of your child, but I don't think it is in the child's best interest. Is it a one time thing, or like full-time? Frequency would be a big factor. Make sure she doesn't feel a need to be beautiful.
As long as it didn't effect her education and she really wanted to do it I would let my child do it.
Don't make that poor kid be a model i mean their nothing wrong with it but child hood should be about i like that kid,and i love to play that game not do think i can be perfect and beautiful but i think you should ask the child what they want to do i mean how will she act if she looks big in one pic i would be devastated let her be a child first because shes only 9 years old.
i would never allow my 9yr old to be a model i think it is another way for paedophiles to ogle over little children with make up on looking like teenagers they are children so let them be children while they got the chance
you and only you know your daughters characteristics and you will know if she could handle the pressure of schoolwork and model work, its alot to take in but also a big opportunity for her!
ask her what she wants to do and then give it a trial run, tell her if she can do both without her grades dropping then she can do the modeling but if she cant cope with all the work the modeling will have to wait until she is older!
that should settle it!
good luck!
i have 6 beautiful children and that's what thy are CHILDREN please do not let your 9 year old do this because it will change her and if you have other children they may resent her good luck with your dissuasion
I would say no, unless the company is 101% above board and not a sleezy way to strip your daughter of all her dignity, self-respect, confidence etc. and believe me there are plenty of people out there who know how to persuade your child to do indescent acts, no matter how reputable they may seem.
Personally, let your daughter grow up, she is still a child, let her enjoy here childhood, then when she is of age then she can decide for herself. As for now, don't dishearten her, give her plenty of encouragement in other areas. I'm sorry to say, but it's an evil society we live in and people are quick to cash in on what they think will be a good investment for there own future.
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