Whether your child has the ability to be the next Adriana Lima depends on whether a parent has the confidence to take the leap of faith and allow their child to pursue a modeling career. Although it is good to start young and sign up with a child modeling agency, there are tough decisions to make.
cons first
Let’s start with the cons! Then okay? First of all, modeling is like any other job, it requires time, sacrifice, patience and discipline; hard to ask adults, and harder to ask a child.
Children in their formative years are highly active, constantly wanting to run and play, and rarely have an affinity for patiently posing in a studio. But this is only a scam if a kid doesn’t like modeling or worst case scenario he is forced into the industry. Always remember this, looking good alone is not enough. Anyone who wants to excel in modeling must have a good personality and work attitude as well. Therefore, parents should only sign a child up with a modeling agency if she has an aptitude for modeling or loves the job.
Modeling has assignments throughout the day and you might get an important job during office hours. A child must be dedicated to going to a photo shoot after school, and a parent may need to request time off to send the child to homework. It requires sacrifice to make it work. This then drives home the reason why a boy must want to become a model of her own volition.
There are many fake artists and scam agencies out there to exploit hopeful parents and families who want to see their child become a famous model.
Key indicators of fake agencies include:
• Located in suspicious areas
• Guarantee you a job from day one (professional agencies know that this process takes time)
• Call you to make an appointment after business hours or at odd hours
• Does not require a portfolio or contract (All good clients are attracted to your portfolio. It is as important as a resume).
advantage
If the child has a vibrant personality, a photogenic face and aspires to be a successful model, then modeling can be a great career. Children who become good role models do so because they like the perks of the job, like fame and attention.
A good children’s modeling agency will have an extensive network of contacts, and your child could be exposed to big names and companies at a very young age. It presents a good opportunity to network, socialize and progress quickly in later stages of a child’s career.
When the kid reaches his prime (teenage/young adulthood), he can beat his competition with more than just looks, but with significant industry experience. It’s always hard to tell if a kid wants to pursue modeling long-term, but if that’s the case in the future, gaining experience from youngsters is important.
Traveling is a possibility when you join a great modeling agency that deals with clients and contacts abroad. A family can use this opportunity to travel together and, at the same time, be the support of the child in his effort as a model.
A kid filled with a passion for modeling is sure to excel at it. As the wise Confucius once said: “If you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.” Modeling can complement a child’s development by building confidence in her physical body and instilling good values and work ethic. If there is a child who shows interest, parents should not hesitate to create a new talent in the world of modeling.