Originally Posted by Roy (Post 708483)

I can't really see how its a strange thread, its a link to a blog post which is an analysis of something that is going on currently with someone who is from accrington. Quite relevant to our forum, posted in the correct area, and asking an interesting question. Nothing out of the ordinary there...?

Originally Posted by Caz (Post 708500)

For each one that becomes a victim, there are many that don't. Bonnie Langford, Linda Robson, Pauline quirke, the Osmonds, just off the top of my head. Doing it because they want to and not because of pushy parents is the main thing.

Originally Posted by JohnD (Post 708491)

Dear oh Dear again

Look guys, I'm not trying to **** everyone off. I am from Accrington, and I have looked at this site a few times, but never contributed. However, having written an article on someone from Accrington, it seemed relevant, and it seemed interesting to see what everyone thought locally. Yep, sorry, I missed the perfectly reasonable request to put something on the introduction bit, so I will do that now.

Originally Posted by Caz (Post 708500)

Doing it because they want to and not because of pushy parents is the main thing.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 708509)

Don't worry about it you just caught flashy on one of her rare, 'off days', they only happen on a day with a 'Y' in it!
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Originally Posted by cashman (Post 708489)

Disagree,i find it odd in the context of n opening post on the forum.:confused: being a very suspicious git. still thats what makes this place good craic.:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 708526)

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.

Originally Posted by junetta (Post 708638)

She was definitely on the front row when ears were given out

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