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DD wants to be a model--HELP!!

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beesmum · 01/11/2007 02:03

my 16 yo DD1 did well at GCSEs (6 A, 2 As, 2Bs) and is now in sixth form where she is taking chemistry, physics, english and french. She has already started collecting prospectuses from uni (kings, imperial, cambridge). Problem? Aside from begin a normal annoying, stubborn teenager, she has suddenly decided she wants to be a MODEL. (Yes she is pretty but so is everyone elses DD) And I* am the person expected to take her to agency interviews, shoots, etc. (DH doesn't want anything to do with it.) I've tried to ask her to think what might happen if she did get accepted to an agency. She is in college 5 days a week from 8 till 4.30 and then comes home to relax/study/rest etc. I have DD1/2 in secondary and my DS in reception. All have busy schedules including my DH who works FT (shifts). I rely on public transport to travel to our different activities because we do not own a car. The agency where wants to register with is at least an hour away in Ilford. Am I being unfair in thinking that this type of work would not be compatible with college and family schedules? I am inclined to say 'NO end of discussion but I am trying to be understanding [hmmm] and avoid huge argument/crying scene. Maybe i can talk her into some other activity --voice lessons, ... Anyone else had a similar situation. ADVICE PLEASE.

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quokka · 01/11/2007 07:21

I went into modeling when I was 15. I never finished school but that was because I moved interstate (AUS) to do it. I never liked school so was looking for an excuse to get out iykwim?

Sounds like shes a smart cookie but if you want her to be happy she needs to decide what she wants to do, not you. School will always be there and it can be finished at a later date.

I ended up ok have 2 ds a lovely husband we live in Singapore and we are very comfortable. I can understand your frustration but it is her life. I moved interstate, lived by myself survived and took myself to all my castings and go sees. I did have to grow up quickly and I was mature for my age, but it was what I wanted to do and no one was going to stop me!

When I finished modeling I worked in fashion, went to uni, moved to London, worked in PR then met my husband

I'm just about to start my own business as a baby massage instructor and planning on being a doula in a few years.

Anyway this maybe a passing fad, but I would be open with her and listen to what she has to say.

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nappyaddict · 01/11/2007 08:09

i would let her go to the interviews. she might not even get accepted then it would be end of discussion without you being the baddy. also if she does get accepted tell her she is old enough now to take herself to the castings etc.

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beesmum · 02/11/2007 00:14

Thanks for the advice quokka and nappyaddict. I've decided i will let her go to the interviews and be....[gulp] supportive. Also, you are right, she will have take responsibility for getting herself to castings, etc.

Meanwhile, her granny and I will light candles and hope for the best .

Thanks.

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expatinscotland · 02/11/2007 00:33

how tall is she?

a lot of reputable agencies won't take models under 5ft., 9in.

one of my first cousins was a model for hte Ford agency.

she is 5ft., 11in.

she started doing this at 16 and went to university in her late 20s.

it was a great life for her. she never got into drugs or partying or modeliser guys or that.

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expatinscotland · 02/11/2007 00:36

how do they interview?

she got scouted whilst working at a bakery, so i'm not sure how these things work.

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