So here is a debate that has been going on in my head all day and I am hoping someone could tell me what to do. Earlier this month, while in Spokane Valley Mall, I signed Jaiden up for a model audition. It looked as though it was for older children and teenagers. I did it for two reasons. 1) Jaiden is absolutely adorable and 2) it is funny signing up an 8 month old for a modeling audition. I must say, I didn't think anything would come of it. There was no picture of him included in the sign-up sheet and I thought the "agents" would look at his age and roll their eyes. (I know babies get gigs all the time but not in real life...right?)
Anyway, I got a call today from the American Mall Model search today asking if Jaiden could come in. They confirmed that he was 8 months old and said they were auditioning his age group until July 12th. So here is the big question: Would I be a bad mom to take him to the audition? I hear so many horror stories of kids put into "show business" early and I don't want to do that to Jaiden. But what if he is good at it and can make a career out of being cute?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Yes, he is VERY cute :) I think a big part of the "horror stories" are the parents. I saw a clip the other day of this Mom taking her 9 (I think) year old in to get her brows waxed. The poor girl kept saying over and OVER "I don't want to do this", and the mom made her anyways. So as long as you don't become that mom (and trust me, I wouldn't let you!), I see nothing wrong with giving it a shot. Especially since it started out as a fun thing :) That's my thought anyways.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kat. Just have fun with it and don't overdo it. Remember, you have 100% control of the situation, so don't give that away! Listen to your gut. And don't sign a contract, or at the very least, make sure you understand 100% of every word on it if they offer you one. If you don't, let me look at it for you. Good luck and have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. It looks as though it is a moot point. I called the agency back to see if they were going to still be there over the weekend and it turns out that today is their last day before the weekend and they may not be back after the 4th. The lady said she would let me know if they are still holding auditions. She will hold on to Jaiden's paperwork so if they return to the area she would contact us.
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