Do I Really Want My Daughter on TV?
// 6.26.09 // Filed under: My Daughter, My Son, Parenting, Tech & Blogging
I have just 4 days left to make a decision.
There is this contest. For kids. Kids who might want to be on a PBS show called Raggs. Raggs is looking for “animated, talkative and clever kids,” which clearly defines my daughter.
I’ve taken some video of her. I just need to put it together and submit it. But I have all these nagging feelings. Do I really want my daughter on TV? What if she is chosen and we go to a taping and she hides behind my leg, or cries, or is just generally uncooperative? On the flip side, what if she’s fantastic and we’re bitten by that “show biz” bug? This is honestly what I’m most afraid of. I’ve always wanted to be in show business. My dreams as a little girl were of becoming a rock star or a dancer on Broadway. I’m not sure I wouldn’t get completely obsessed with getting her auditions, commercials, photo shoots… Do I want that life?
Perhaps I’m getting way ahead of myself. It’s just a PBS audition. I can take things one step at a time, right?
Only 4 days left if you want to enter your child. I’m still not sure if I’ll enter mine.
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Wow – you went from PBS to Hannah Montana in one paragraph!!!
very understandable, i often think of getting shots for my daughter b/c everyone comments on how beautiful she is but i fear all the downsides of that road. good luck.
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Well, I think you should at least try — sounds like a pretty good opportunity. Plus, the kid’s got a mom with a pretty good head on her shoulders to help her along the way. I’m just sayin’
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That is such an amazing opportunity. Must be stressful knowing what could go wrong but also look at what could go right and how this might be the start of a huge career for her.. if that is what you want, that is.
That is a big decision! Look at that face! Who would turn her away?!
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@Cassie: I totally agree
Who could do that…
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I’m from India, currently in London and a newbie at SITS.
Your daughter looks adorable. I would like to wish her all the very best for her audition. They say ‘we live our dreams, through our children’ And it is definitely understandable for you to want the very best for your tot. Lots of best wishes to you & your family.
Regards,
Gayatri
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I’m a first time visitor to your blog through SITS. Just curious to know what your daughter thinks of being on TV. Doesn’t hurt to try it. Kirk Cameron got his start doing commercials.
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Great photo from the looks of it your daughter has the potential to go places. As a parent we all have difficulties to let go, its an opportunity on TV, let her not miss the PBS show audition. Wishing her the best in the forth coming audition.
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my sister is 6 years old, and she always wanna be on tv. I think all kids wanna be on tv and become a celebrity
If you see your daughter have a potential and ready to do some TV works why not….
Look at the photo she’s adorable. All I can say is GOOD LUCK….
I don’t think it’d be that bad. Even if she’s shy, at least she still got to be on TV.