Acting for my Son

Hi there Sandi, I'm going to add a little bit of personal experience to this one. When I was 7 I started playing the Piano. My parents were told I had a rare talent and was a gifted child when it came to reading and playing music. My parent (being in the 'industry' themselves) jumped on this and moved me into a more advanced class with people twice my age. A beautiful piano was bought for me. etc etc etc. But no doubt you can guess what happened next. I decided I didn't like playing to piano anymore - I didn't think it was fun. I can now play nothing more than Chopsticks. When I was in my teens I picked up the classical guitar. Exams drew near - I felt a familiar surge rush through me - and gave up an instrument I really loved immediately because I didn't want to go through the pressure of it all again. Emotional scar? maybe? However - of course you cannot turn your back on a talent of your child. You may make take his life down a path that will script out his future (no pun intended). Best of luck with holding his happiness & future in your hands. What a balance. - Sky PS i also agree with the others. Try with your local community theatre. That will give you a good gauge as to whether he enjoys rehearsing, stepping out on to stage in front of an audience and delivering lines/performance. It would be a safe experience for you also because you could also be part of the show and you wont find yourself outlaying $$ for portfolios etc.