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Originally Posted by Caz
Doing it because they want to and not because of pushy parents is the main thing.
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Suppose all parents of child stars have been pushy along the line somewhere Caz, or they wouldn't have got there in the first place.
I enjoyed your article JohnD, and gave me food for thought on this.
She has been fast-tracked into the limelight very quickly and will be a trauma, good or bad. Just imagine the whole of the U.K. practically will recognise her out and about ... what a shock to her style of life, and will need plenty of guidance, support and protection for a while. Most child stars have been introduced slowly into child stardom, through stage schools, parents in the business etc. Yes, can be described as a type of child abuse if you look at this way.
Personally, I didn't like her very much ... found the whole thing freaky and surreal with her extraordinary pre-puberty singing voice. Will need plenty of professional help in the future to help her find the correct channels as she grows into a mature woman.
Would I have done this to my child if they had shown an outstanding talent? Not in this way, no, and not at 10 years of age.
Best of luck to her anyway.