Has anyone watched this? A family from Burnley who are 'encouraging' their daughter to be a model. I'm 20 minutes through and the mother just told her daughter she'd be grounded if she didn't get the job at the model agency, and also to 'smile at an effing traffic light' if she has to but with the real swear word.
I think it is great that parents encourage their children to aim for a career,but why do it in such an aggressive way and way force them into particular careers? The father of her makes her feel like a 'dumb blonde' and her mum is so aggressive with her that it's just horrible to watch. I hope it gets better as I watch it because it's actually making me quite sad!
BBC iPlayer - Sasha: Beauty Queen at 11
I really feel for the little girl, mainly because it is clear that it is a case of her mother living through her rather than being directed on all the different kinds of opportunities she could have when she is older and being allowed to make up her own mind.
What do other people think about it?