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As the parent of a child actor, it’s important that you’re committed to support and promote your child’s career along, but it’s equally important to know do's and don'ts ie your boundaries. Remember that the film and TV for kid actors industry keenly observe and evaluate parents as well as kids—it’s a package. You as a parent don't remain unobserved. And your behavior can screw things up for your child before his or her career even gets started.
To avoid the pitfalls of the overzealous parent, follow these well-advised tips:
There are a right and respectful way of doing things. You break those rules, you get a reputation. The child actor industry is small; people know each other. Respect industry time. Don’t call casting directors, artist coordinators, managers or agents you don’t know. Let them do their job without your continuous interference.
Nobody is hiring your little-beloved child because they like his or her personally or simply because your kid did a nice job or are right for the role in your eyes. Feel blessed your child got the audition. If your child didn’t fit the role, it’s fine. If your coordinator or manager didn’t get feedback to pass to you, move on. Let it go.
In India, stick with good 4 to 5 coordinators/ casting directors. Internationally, especially in U.S., if your kid signed with an agent or manager, they’re probably working harder for you than you know. They ARE submitting your child, he or she simply may not be selected to audition. So stop looking for something better every time your child doesn’t get an audition—it’s disrespectful.
Parents see their kids through biased eyes and will boast about auditions and bookings to satisfy their own ego needs. But this will only drive you crazy. Your child is different than theirs in many regards and will have a different path. Remember that.
Know where you stop and others start. Let your child have a bad day. Know your coordinator/casting or an agent has a million things to do. Stop talking poorly about them/others. Your child can be the center of your world, but remember that they’re not the center of anyone else’s. Respect other’s time.
Maintaining your dignity as good parents is important and help in establishing the family as "Good and Cultured". I admire parents who are willing to commit to better their child’s life through their passion. Just make sure you remember they’re kids and be positive this is their dream—not yours. Check yourself. Eyes are always on you and if you cross the line and become a behavioral problem, your child will suffer.
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As the parent of a child actor, it’s important that you’re committed to support and promote your child’s career along, but it’s equally important to know do's and don'ts ie your boundaries. Remember that the film and TV for kid actors industry keenly observe and evaluate parents as well as kids—it’s a package. You as a parent don't remain unobserved. And your behavior can screw things up for your child before his or her career even gets started.
To avoid the pitfalls of the overzealous parent, follow these well-advised tips:
1. Know and play by industry rules
There are a right and respectful way of doing things. You break those rules, you get a reputation. The child actor industry is small; people know each other. Respect industry time. Don’t call casting directors, artist coordinators, managers or agents you don’t know. Let them do their job without your continuous interference.
2. Don't ask for a feedback
Nobody is hiring your little-beloved child because they like his or her personally or simply because your kid did a nice job or are right for the role in your eyes. Feel blessed your child got the audition. If your child didn’t fit the role, it’s fine. If your coordinator or manager didn’t get feedback to pass to you, move on. Let it go.
3. Don’t run around many coordinators, agents, and managers
In India, stick with good 4 to 5 coordinators/ casting directors. Internationally, especially in U.S., if your kid signed with an agent or manager, they’re probably working harder for you than you know. They ARE submitting your child, he or she simply may not be selected to audition. So stop looking for something better every time your child doesn’t get an audition—it’s disrespectful.
4. Don't boast about your child and gossip with other parents
Parents see their kids through biased eyes and will boast about auditions and bookings to satisfy their own ego needs. But this will only drive you crazy. Your child is different than theirs in many regards and will have a different path. Remember that.
5. Know your limits
Know where you stop and others start. Let your child have a bad day. Know your coordinator/casting or an agent has a million things to do. Stop talking poorly about them/others. Your child can be the center of your world, but remember that they’re not the center of anyone else’s. Respect other’s time.
6. Be quite and nice in the waiting room
Maintaining your dignity as good parents is important and help in establishing the family as "Good and Cultured". I admire parents who are willing to commit to better their child’s life through their passion. Just make sure you remember they’re kids and be positive this is their dream—not yours. Check yourself. Eyes are always on you and if you cross the line and become a behavioral problem, your child will suffer.
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