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acting and modeling - 2/7/2010 9:07:51 PM
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MellyL
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Would you allow your child (lets say under 12) to become involved in doing t.v. commercials or print adds? Why or why not?
Would you allow a teen interested in the field attend a modeling school if he/she received a scholarship?
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/7/2010 9:26:20 PM
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I voted No!
My reason is, is that this is mainstream secularism and they chew these children up.
If you watch the statistics most of them end up dead, in jail, and the minority survive the battles of these industries.
Many of times I have been given stuff to enlist my son into these camps and I tell them absolutely not! If he (my son) is interested in this type of career, then he can seek it when he is of age (meaning in most cases 18 y/o)
I will be his greatest cheerleader and supporter, but do not condone it before then. We are th help our children strengthen their weaknesses and give encouragements in their strnegths to help them be balanced,so they can become self sufficient adults.
Participating in such an agenda at an early age will take away from any Bibical prinicpals and/or morals that you have been establishing. The industry is more ME focused. After they are used and abused are tossed aside for the new fresh face they just discovered.
Very disheartening to a child who does not understand.
Just my 2 cents
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/7/2010 9:52:24 PM
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I consider it an largely unhealthy line of work -- not so much the acting, but the modeling, yeah, pretty unhealthy. Although, kids in normal clothes, like for a cataloge... that's not so bothersome.
But kids don't need jobs, much less jobs like that... which would make it recreation... and recreation should be good for them, not questionable. It shouldn't intrude on the true 'work' of childhood.
But I don't consider teens to be children, and it's not something I'm going to attempt to lay down the law on once they enter the phase where I expect them to be acting like young adults. If I consider them young adults, then I will counsel against, and if that fails, I will continue to counsel wisdom and caution, while being involved in a positive way. My dis-inclination will probably express itself by not contributing household resources towards something I consider unwise. I would also probably set boundaries to protect time that should be spent on schoolwork.
(So I voted 'only in their teens'.)
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/7/2010 11:19:25 PM
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I voted yes and only if they are in their teens. I think it can be done if you really can be involved in it yourself. I don't mean Toddlers and Tieras because those moms and kids are way out of control. I mean being involved so you can say yes, it's okay for her to do this, no it's not okay for her to do that and if you have to, pull her out when they want her to do something that you don't think is kosher. If they won't let you be totally involved, then they can't do it. Your the parent and you're in charge in your home, not some talent agent.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 8:09:20 AM
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There's actually a Christian modeling/acting agency around here, so I met let a teenager do something like that. Don't see any point for a child, though.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 8:54:51 AM
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W.O.F.
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no...for the reasons bolt listed.
As a teen...it would be something we prayed about and sought out a Christian agency such as Sideways listed...and then we would be very careful of the jobs that were done.
I personally think that a job where glamour (even from a good perspective) is NOT pushed is a better job for a teen...mainly because we all need to learn that hard work is a virtue..NOT saying it is wrong to have jobs that aren't hard work..but there is something about having done "hard" jobs that makes having an "easy" job later more of a blessing....it keeps us real!
(and bear in mind..that "hard" work and "easy" work is relative.....)
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 9:05:23 AM
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I voted "No" because of the focus and nature of the business.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 9:16:32 AM
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I would say it would depend. It would depend on which of my kids wanted to pursue something like this and the company/agency it would be for AND the duration of the contract and what it would entail.
I have actually considered allowing Zoe, my 9 year old do some work for two different companies. One was local and did EVERYTHING local and I would have the final say in attire and settings for the photo shoots and what photos that would be used for their advertising. She, along with 3 other girls from her girl scout troop, are currently being considered for a group thing this coming Fall.
The other was for a high end womens and girls clothing company. They have just absolutely beautiful LITTLE girls dresses that I'd have no trouble allowing her to wear. So we sent in photos for a recent call, weren't chosen and that's just fine. I think Zoe would have enjoyed the trip to New York for the photo shoot, and of course the clothing freebies that she would have received, but it wasn't to be.
Again it would depend on which child and what they were pursuing and WHY they wanted to do it. I certainly wouldn't push it or allow my child to be pushed into anything immoral or crazy, but if it were their hearts desire then I would look into making it happen for them - All the while keeping their feet FIRMLY planted on the ground.
Oh - I didn't vote because nothing seemed to fit.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 1:50:23 PM
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My kids have zero interest in anything like this, but when I was 13, I asked to be in a pageant. Those pageants ended up paying for my college and being a really positive experience for me. I didn't become worldly or immoral, and I actually got to talk to other young ladies about Jesus and lead in backstage prayer and stuff. It was fun.
I think this is one of those prayerful personal parental decisions. My DD wouldn't be interested, and I don't think she would thrive in that kind of situation. But I have no real basis to judge anyone else for allowing their child to participate if they have prayed about it for their family. I have a friend who models some, and she never wears underwear or bathing suits or whatever. It's not an all or nothing thing.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/8/2010 4:57:56 PM
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I've done some plus-size modeling in the past. It was fun and I loved the free clothes!
DH is old enough to make his own choices now, but I would have at least considered it when he was little.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/9/2010 2:36:07 AM
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No.
The modeling is such an artificial construct, and acting pampers the wrong parts of our self. It's hard enough for adults to keep their balance, but could be an open pit for a youngster who has fewer defenses.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/9/2010 12:38:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: onecoolmom
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The modeling is such an artificial construct, and acting pampers the wrong parts of our self.
You do realize that for the hand full of celebraties (actors and models) we see on the magazine covers and in the news there are hundreds that are living normal well adjusted lives everyday. Right? They are not falling into the worldly mess we see on news covers. We do not have to be statistics. I try teach my children this about every faucet of their lives not just the profession they choose.
Because there are lawyers, architects, CPA's, military people and other professions that have just as many "worldly sins" in them they just aren't getting national press about it. Well, maybe lawyers. 
My DD thought that modeling might be a good choice for a high school job because she could take jobs that worked around her school schedule and skip jobs that didn't. As opposed to a regular part-time job where she would be at the mercy of a schedule that was customer driven. It has nothing to do with "pampering the wrong parts" of herself. I thought it was very wise of her to think that way. Whether it works out the way she is thinking or not is a whole different story but it is worth trying.
I'm sorry, Onecoolmom, that wasn't meant as an attack on your daughter.
Acting is the profession I said pampers the wrong parts of our self, because it puts the focus and sometimes idol worship on a person because of their looks or because they were at the right place at the right time publically. I've heard celebrities talk about how hard it is to keep their balance because some people will excuse any outlandish or immoral behavior just to be close to them.
Actors seem to be a demographic who are unlikely to have what a Christian would call a normal lifestyle. Maybe living in Los Angeles has made me jaded on that point; dunno. I never saw a CPA get mobbed like an actor might. 
In acting, "it's all about me." That's not condusive to sacrificial living for others, as evidenced by the divorce rate in the entertainment world. Just sayin'.
If your daughter looks at modeling as "just another job," then it sounds like she's got a good handle on it.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/9/2010 12:44:14 PM
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I'm sorry, Onecoolmom, that wasn't meant as an attack on your daughter.
I wasn't taking it as an attack on her per se just stating why we made the decision to allow her to go forward. (I tend to look at whose posting before deciding if they are in attack mode.)
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I never saw a CPA get mobbed like an actor might.
No, but they do get asked to do a lot of illegal things. Many of them sell out and do for the money they can make, for the lifestyle it brings. That is what I was talking about.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/10/2010 9:21:40 AM
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I'm sorry, Onecoolmom, that wasn't meant as an attack on your daughter.
Acting is the profession I said pampers the wrong parts of our self, because it puts the focus and sometimes idol worship on a person because of their looks or because they were at the right place at the right time publically. I've heard celebrities talk about how hard it is to keep their balance because some people will excuse any outlandish or immoral behavior just to be close to them.
Actors seem to be a demographic who are unlikely to have what a Christian would call a normal lifestyle. Maybe living in Los Angeles has made me jaded on that point; dunno. I never saw a CPA get mobbed like an actor might.
That still only applies to the most popular top-tier stars. I doubt many actors who play supporting characters are getting mobbed. I doubt many stage actors are getting mobbed either.
That said, I do agree that there are a lot of potential pitfalls in the business, with many people vying for a few spots, it can get very competitive and it's very easy for people to be taken advantage of.
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Many of times I have been given stuff to enlist my son into these camps and I tell them absolutely not! If he (my son) is interested in this type of career, then he can seek it when he is of age (meaning in most cases 18 y/o)
On the other side of the coin, waiting until you're 18 to get involved at any level is going to put you at a severe, potentially-career-breaking disadvantage. That approach is tough for any career, but it's particularly true for one that's so competitive and focused on youthfulness. I don't see why high school wouldn't be a good time to start exploring things like modeling or acting - you don't have to let things get out of hand.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/10/2010 9:35:10 AM
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I would have to agree with Dan.
Living in Los Angeles and working in a profession that saw actors/actresses/models at their normal state I can say that really only the top tier get mobbed and harassed. And even some of them avoid it because they avoid the behaviors that attract it. Nightclubs, the 'scene' that may be popular that week, whatever.
We had several people come in multiple times before I recognized them and almost none of our other clients ever recognize them. The one time they did, we ushered celeb into room and that was end of it.
Modeling can be done with a smart approach and with an unsmart, uninformed approach. It's really up to the parent of a minor and the minor themself as to how they get carried away.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/10/2010 10:16:27 AM
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My answer...it depends. If I have a motivated, focused, and goal-oriented child with a plan I would consider it. Acting a bit more appropriate than modeling. In general though, neither option outside of a local, hands-on opportunity is of interest.
In college I was suite-mate to girl who modeled professionally since she was 11...the world itself is unhealthy, especially for a young teen. Even if the job is modest, the parents are smart, and the teen generally level-headed if you model on a regular basis you will be exposed to inappropriate things. The values of the other people involved are just different. It's very easy to get used to those values and think they're normal. Then at a certain level there's the competitiveness over something you can't change about yourself without surgery. The teen years are hard enough.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/16/2010 8:46:42 PM
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Answered yes to both, but depends on the child, and I would have a lot of say in what was done when and how to keep the pressure off. And if it ever became "work" rather than fun for the child than it's done.
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RE: acting and modeling - 2/17/2010 3:36:20 PM
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Rather than modeling my daughter did community theater. We had young kids there and teens and adults and it was a great place for the kids to hang out. The casts of the Christmas Carol were always full of kids and we had so much fun, even if the kids had trouble keeping quiet back stage.
As with any activity, you have to be wise about it.
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