Preteen Models and Actors – What Makes Them Crazy?

Probably half the numbers of successful celebrities in Hollywood today were preteen models or have done acting jobs at a young age. Such celebrities are Drew Barrymoore and Katherine Heigl (two of the most sought-after actresses of today).


Being involved in the modeling world and show business at a young age have their advantages - like having the chance to meet celebrities, earn money and have lots of time to build up your career and hone your talents with the help of industry professionals. Plus, it gives one the rare chance to inspire other kids – to become role models.


It is alarming, however, how many of these former preteen stars like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan became the worst role models when they became adults. We believe the following contributed to these stars’ slow decent to insanity (exaggeratedly speaking):


1. Promising career at a young age – This can be a good thing, but to an extent. Most child stars have limited parental supervision - or at least, a different sort of supervision compared to normal children. In the normal world, when kids misbehave, parents ground them or do not allow them to use the computer. But how can a punishment like being grounded stand in the glitzy world where your child is required to travel to different parts of the country for a photoshoot or go to redcarpet premieres? It seems you need super parental authority to discipline a child in the spotlight.


2. Parents tend to spoil their child star – Let’s face it, when someone’s kid is making more money than their parents, parents could not help but feel proud as well as develop a special preference for their little breadwinner. As a result, parents tend to let their kids get away with almost anything, which can cause the child to become spoiled.


If you are a parent who is thinking about helping your child get into preteen modeling or child acting, you should bear in mind that it comes with lots of disadvantages just as well as advantages. You have to be prepared for all of them and protect your child from elements that could affect their well-being; after all, it is your job as a parent.