{"id":18034,"date":"2014-03-31T14:56:17","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T14:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/?p=18034"},"modified":"2015-11-03T16:05:32","modified_gmt":"2015-11-03T16:05:32","slug":"do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-parent-of-a-child-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-be-the-parent-of-a-child-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have What It Takes To Be The Parent Of A Child Model?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all expect to have to help our children through some difficult job rejections at some point in their lives, but usually we don\u2019t expect to happen until they\u2019ve finished school or university, and maybe even properly flown the nest. For some mums though, you might be helping your little one through their very first rejection when they\u2019re barely five years old. Tough old world isn\u2019t it!<\/p>\n

So who are these children who are starting their careers about fifteen years before you even considered it? Why, they\u2019re the ever so talent young folk who work at child modelling<\/a> agencies of course.<\/p>\n

When your child wants to give modelling a shot, you might think about all the things which might affect your child (will it be too much for them? Will they enjoy it?), you\u2019ll need to think about whether you have what it takes \u2013 after all, you\u2019re going to be at least as involved as your child is.<\/p>\n

First things first \u2013 finding the right child modelling agency<\/h2>\n

Finding the right child modelling agencies<\/a> can be a right faff. There are lots and lots, and not all of them will be right for you or your child. Make sure you do your research. There are plenty of reputable agencies out there if you look hard enough, but if you rush into something, or sign up with a scout in the street without checking out the website and looking for reviews, you might end up falling victim to a scam.<\/p>\n

The key is to tread carefully, and make sure you speak to the agency before signing anything. If there\u2019s anything at all that you\u2019re not sure about or convinced by then walk away \u2013 it\u2019s not like there aren\u2019t other options.<\/p>\n

How will you get to auditions?<\/h2>\n

Modelling jobs aren\u2019t like other jobs. There isn\u2019t a 9-5 office and a desk which you go to. They can be all over the place. While more often than not you\u2019ll find child modelling agencies based in cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham or Norwich, the work itself can take you everywhere. It can be really exciting and it means that you\u2019ll get to see parts of the UK which you might never have seen otherwise, but it can also make the commute a little tricky.<\/p>\n

Timings might also not be terribly convenient, with early starts being common in the industry.<\/p>\n

While public transport might be okay when you just have to get yourself to modelling jobs, with a little one in tow it can be more effort than it\u2019s worth. Whether you have to get lots of trains or tubes across our fair capital, it can be pretty tricky to get round with a child. You\u2019ll either need to be prepared for public transport commuting, or have your own car if you\u2019re going to be the successful parent of a child model.<\/p>\n

Support, don\u2019t pressure<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve already mentioned that not all child models will find success straight away, and it\u2019s important to remember that it\u2019s a career path quite unlike any other. There\u2019s no simple linear progression, and with every casting call you\u2019ve no more or less chance of success \u2013 although experience might help you with confidence.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t pressure your children in the modelling world, and support and encourage instead.<\/p>\n

Getting the balance right<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re ten years old you have a surprising amount on your plate. There\u2019s school, homework, and probably a fair bit of tree climbing as well. Modelling should fit into this lifestyle, and you need to make sure that your little one isn\u2019t missing out on important things at school, or valuable parts of their childhood. Every single audition should be a discussion between you both, beginning with \u201cdo you want to go?\u201d including \u201ccan we get there?\u201d and ending with \u201cis there anything else you should be doing that day?\u201d<\/p>\n

If you think you can hack it, speak to a reputable child modelling agency such as Models Direct who will be able to provide you with a bit more information<\/a> and help you get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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