Originally Posted by JohnD (Post 708487)

you say your a doctor?

1...try the 'introduce yourself' section before posting strange threads
2...try writing something on your profile

that might stop us being warey of strange threads cropping up here there and everywhere
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Dear, oh Dear. What an odd, parochial comment. Where and why does it say I have to introduce myself before posting a comment? However, here goes.

I was born in Accrington, and my family - on both sides - have lived and worked there for longer than I can trace back. I went to primary school in Accrington. Miss Caufield's if anyone remembers her. The school was off to the right off Abbey Street (as you came down from Manchester Road) but has long been demolished. I lived on Hollins Lane and then on Manchester Road. I grew up playing in Oak Hill Park and occasionally Haworth Park, though I preferred Oak Hill. And sometimes I went to St George's playground. Bet that's been demolished too. And, as a student, I used to work at Calogen Foam. Does that still exist.

Will that do?

Thanks for the incredibly friendly reception!

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 708766)

If my child had a talent I'm damn sure I would encourage her ( or push her as people seem to prefer ) and do everything I could to develop her career. Maybe if her parents ignored her and allowed her to become a feral youth it would be more acceptable in this day and age. We have millions of parents in this country who let their children roam wild, so good on the Steele family for actually encouraging Hollie to do something with her life, even if it takes a push here and there :)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 708818)

I think there's a big difference in encouraging and being obsessed dave, like the woman was from Burnley, she was living her dream through her daughter and it showed in the TV program. Parents should be there to encourage their kids and advise them, not force them into something they may not like just for the parents self gratification

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 708860)

The problem in this country is that anybody succesful is viewed through a green mist. I haven't read the blog but I assume there is something in there to prove that Hollies parents are forcing her to do it ;)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 708982)

In my experience dave, anybody of what ever age, who have talent don't need that much pushing, its kids that don't have the gift who are usually pushed by their parents into doing things they are not comfortable with, pure talent will always rise to the top, it just takes a little longer in some cases i.e. Susan Boyle and Paul Potts:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 708992)

Was Paul Potts that Cambodian geezer charged with genocide?:confused::confused::D