Should my little girl do modelling?

Question

My daughters are 8 & 6.

Sabrina, who is eight has always wanted to be a model, but to be honest, i dont think she has the potential and her personality just isnt suited to the cut-throat business.

My six year old, Anya/Ana would also love to do modelling but i do think she has potential, [I do not think she is prettier than my other daughter but she is more of the "model" type. &she is pretty tough for a little girl.

Im unsure.

1) should i put them both into modelling and likely watch Ana thrive & Seb fail?'

2) Put just Ana into modelling and watch Seb's upset?

3) Dont put either of them into modelling and watch them both cry?

Thanks x

Answer 1

From the way you express your concerns I am not sure you have what it takes to be a child model mom.  Depending on where you live I would suggest you contact local advertisers in local papers to ask if they are looking for children.  See how that goes then move to a larger market.

Answer 2

Wowowow your kids are beautiful, the young one on the right is stunning... I would love to see them in a kids catalouge... let them both give it ago if the want and the minute they say they don't like it let them stop.. Beauty like that deserved to be seen!!

Answer 3

i acn honestly say im on the fence with this as you should encourage what they want to do (both of them) but its a hard tough industry and they could get emotionally hurt plus it will bring on rivalry what sort of modelling i think catalogues etc are ok (ish) its hard coz once u get into it i should imagine its hard not to go OTT look at that programme that was on the other week sasha beauty queen at 11 i thought that was awful

trust your instincts i cant say yes or no for you if u havent watched the programme on sasha its on bbc iplayer have a look

Amy

Answer 4

I think it would be fine to get them both into modeling. My sister and I did it, as well as friends that we know - as long as you help them look at it as fun and entertainment and not as a "must" then they should be okay. I do not think it causes sibling rivalry at all - as my sister was the better of the two of us.

They are beautiful by the way.

*edit* I also don't necessarily think that your older daughter would fail. She would just need some encouraging if her spirits got down. She could choose for herself whether or not she could handle it. However, I do have to say that my sister and I didn't start doing it until we were 13 so it may make a difference with the age and them being so young.

Answer 5

I think you should not let either of them at this young age but if they want to when they are 18 you cant stop it. it is too tough for a young child to deal with somebody constantly telling them they need to improve and be thinner and how to get  prettier. A young girl is not equipped to handle that pressure. it will be detrimental to them in the long run.

Answer 6

well considering one of your last questions was abou tyou being worried that your children are acting like adults and you dont really like it then i think you should reconsider getting them into modeling which is going to make them even act more like adults

Answer 7

both of your girls are very pretty, how can you soo easily take one over the other. Neither should go in modeling though. because they'll be competition and your obviously on  the side of the 6 yr. old already. You should treat your daughters equally in all aspects. Avoid sibling rivalries later.

Answer 8

Seb is beautiful and would have potential as far as I can see. But no, you should not get them into the business. Not because of them, but because of you. You would be putting Seb down all the time and Ana would become your favorite. You don't seem very fair. Poor girls.

Answer 9

I wouldn't put either of them in modeling-especially if you think one will do better than the other. It's not like it's a sport that takes skill-it's soley based on beauty and personality. That would make me feel awful if my sister was better at that then me. What little girl doesn't want to be a model, actress, singer, etc. I always dreamed about that when I was little, but then you grow up and realize it doesn't happen for everyone.

By the way, both of your daughters are very beautiful-maybe get them involved in something that doesn't involve the way you look. Like a sport or dance.

Answer 10

you can always try but getting into the business can be hard for even just one of them not to mention incredibly expensive

Answer 11

Your little Daughters are equally beautiful and both should be allowed to participate as it would be insensitive to choose one Daughter over the other! Sabrina may feel that you have more love and pride in Ana than you do in her! My advice would be to let both girls precipitate,but let them know that it will be very demanding and boring at times! Most importantly,let them know that you love them equally, no matter what! God-Bless and much Luck to both!

Answer 12

They are pretty girls . God Bless them :)

I would say its up to you what does your heart say .