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Child actors. Is it right?

Thu, 24 July 2003, 11:15 am
jason11 posts in thread

Hello,

I am doing a research assignment on child actors. If you could possibly answer these questions and email them to me it would be so much help. Please note: Your email address and name will be kept confidentail. The only other person who may see this information is my teacher. For more info please email at - jassy_jase@yahoo.com

Q1:
Do you believe its right for mothers to push their children, some as young as 2 into modeling and talent agency's?

Q2:
At what age do you belive children should be allowed to work in the arts industry?

Q3:
Do you think it's right for theatre companies to use children to rope in profit. Eg. Annie, Oliver, Sound of Music.

Q4:
Should we wipe out child performing all together in television/theatre. Allowing only children from 15 onwards to enter this field?

Q5:
In your own opinion, what is a normal childhood?


Thank you for your time,

Jason Triggs.

Re: Child actors. Is it right?

Fri, 25 July 2003, 10:49 am
It is true, perhaps I should have planned my questions more carefully. Perhaps I am to young, being only 19 to fully understand what goes through a child's mind at this time.

I am a first year student studying a diploma of children's services. The topic I have chosen to do a presentation on was child performers. All the topics that students picked out have to be based around the child's social and emotional development.

I am very willing to read what others think are better question becuase I am sure that they are right. But with ever piece someone has to take a side.

I am not saying that child performing is bad as I was a child performer. i just feel that children under 3 should not be allowed to do it as most of the times they are unsure of what they are doing as some children under 2 cannot verbalise what there needs and wants are.

With my prsentation I want to go on the angle that starting a performing career from an early age (0-4) can have effects when growing up.

I do know that child labour laws have improved which is fantastic. But also with my presentation i going back into the past when the likes of Judy garland and Drew barrymore and even Shirley temple were very young. Do you suppose they knew what they were doing?

I leave it to you to respond if you wish.

Jason Triggs.

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