Child actors. Is it right?
Thu, 24 July 2003, 11:15 amjason11 posts in thread
Child actors. Is it right?
Thu, 24 July 2003, 11:15 amHello,
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, 03:11 pmJeff Watkins wrote:
> Ok, so let's presume that there is a law which restricts the
> use of children under three. How would you portray the birth
> of a child in a movie? Even if there was a consensus to
> impose restrictions on the age of child peformers, I believe
> it is far to late.
I agree entirely. To change the rules now would have an adverse affect on the entertainment industry. How would a writer be able portray, for example, a scene where a man (or now days, even a woman) is being torn away from their 2 year old son or daughter due to conscription? Many of the writing techniques used (that is, to evoke feelings of sympathy or empathy) hinge on the fact that children are used.
Also (this is directed to Jason), you stated that you, too, were a child performer. From that perspective, what exactly is your view on the topic at hand? Did you enjoy what you were doing, or where you forced into it by an all-knowing and all-controlling parent? Certainly you would have a view yourself.
(Back to Jeff) I concur once more - if a child is being forced into something that we can see, plain as day, that they do not want to do, the buck stops with their parents. A producer can request a child being used in an ad/tv show/theatre production, but ultimately it is the parent who understands their childs emotions and makes the decision. Exploitation is a problem that starts at home.
Cheers
Alan
"Sex is like air. It isn't important unless you aren't getting any."
- Anonymous (for obvious reasons)
> Ok, so let's presume that there is a law which restricts the
> use of children under three. How would you portray the birth
> of a child in a movie? Even if there was a consensus to
> impose restrictions on the age of child peformers, I believe
> it is far to late.
I agree entirely. To change the rules now would have an adverse affect on the entertainment industry. How would a writer be able portray, for example, a scene where a man (or now days, even a woman) is being torn away from their 2 year old son or daughter due to conscription? Many of the writing techniques used (that is, to evoke feelings of sympathy or empathy) hinge on the fact that children are used.
Also (this is directed to Jason), you stated that you, too, were a child performer. From that perspective, what exactly is your view on the topic at hand? Did you enjoy what you were doing, or where you forced into it by an all-knowing and all-controlling parent? Certainly you would have a view yourself.
(Back to Jeff) I concur once more - if a child is being forced into something that we can see, plain as day, that they do not want to do, the buck stops with their parents. A producer can request a child being used in an ad/tv show/theatre production, but ultimately it is the parent who understands their childs emotions and makes the decision. Exploitation is a problem that starts at home.
Cheers
Alan
"Sex is like air. It isn't important unless you aren't getting any."
- Anonymous (for obvious reasons)