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Topic : 08/22 The Dr. Phil House: "Make My Kid a Star"

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Created on : Friday, May 11, 2007, 02:25:58 pm

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(Original Air Date: 05/14/07) Do you think your child is destined to be a star? Are you spending your life savings trying to get him or her in the spotlight? Has your life become a non-stop roller coaster of auditions, rejections, lessons, rehearsals, costumes, headshots and agents? The business is cutthroat and competitive, yet thousands of families set out for Hollywood every year, believing their child is the next Dakota Fanning. Dr. Phil helps some aspiring child stars get noticed and at the same time takes a behind-the-scenes look at stage moms in the throes of battle. Seven talented kids get big-time opportunities in The Dr. Phil House, auditioning for some of Hollywood’s most esteemed child talent agents. But the true test is to see if their mothers can handle the heat, the competition, the stress of it all, without becoming stereotypical backstabbing stage moms. How will the kids perform after being coached by their moms? Will the mother/child teams work well together, or flounder under the pressure? Do these seven kids really have what it takes? Big prizes are at stake, such as free rent during pilot season, a Hollywood agent and a $25,000 scholarship. Follow the sweet success and the crushing heartbreak in Dr. Phil’s three-part talent competition, and talk about the show here.

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emorabito

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May 14, 2007, 8:50 am PDT

What do you think of the show?

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they are children first and surely the parents must be parents first also?

My children was all in competitions: math, band, honor events, sports and

many other events and classes. I did not do any of it, I only supported

thier good motives, fair minds and happiness in doing it. I seen many parents

pushing thier children in many events. It was sad. many children spoke openly with me

because they seen how I was. They lost important participation happiness because of parents who took the gifts, talents and abilities of thier children on as thier own mental growth or well being? Of course it is defended by the adults active in it? they need defended!

I will stand by defending the children. So many children are talented, gifted and have awesome abilities. They have it not their parents. It is thiers to do as they wish not parents pushing in on them and that is what I seen. Coerced and pushed because if they say no a parent is so disappointed? BS, I also noted the parent encouraged sexy poses? Do they think the industry

has perverts, oh yea many society want to see children as that? BS

Gracie's Dad -

Now that you have seen the show, what do you think?

Do you think the Moms and kids came across in a positive light as you were hoping?

Although I think your Gracie came across of one of the more well-rounded kids, the scene of she and Kiki in the hotel room was very sad.

We also knew a Mother who took her child from Texas and their family to go out to California and make it big. As far as we know, she has not gotten anything more than auditions and rejections. I can't understand why a parent would support the idea of leaving the family and venturing out to California in the obscure hopes of having your child discovered. If they are going to be discovered, that can happen anymore and usually does for the right kid. There is local theatre, dance, and acting. Why not support your child in these venues?

Liz

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May 14, 2007, 9:33 am PDT

Bonus Dad and son

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maybe gracies dad could clarify "bonus dad and son"

does that mean step dad or half brother?

if so, just a thought, maybe just call each other dad, son or brother. no explanation is needed when it comes to family whatever way you are linked.

Do you have anything positive to say? I love the concept of children with multiple parents and siblings being refered to as Bonus Parents!! It's so much more positive than step and half ....seems like they aren't "whole" people and maybe only halfway care about their own children...One of my children has a bonus Dad and brother.

Divorce causes all kinds of hardships for children. Don't you think calling parents Step-dad, or maybe Dad and Daddy might be more confusing than seeing the truth that two grown men love and care for them.......Bonus Dads!!! Siblings that do not live with them, yet love them just the same.....Bonus siblings!!! I love it when life gives me bonuses....it's a much better perspective than when life gives me "Half or Step" of something.....

Any more explanation needed?

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May 14, 2007, 9:56 am PDT

Moms need to get their own lives

I am so shocked at these moms. I have 4 daughters myself & can not see treating them this way. Looks like the moms are wanting it more than the kids do. I feel so sorry for any child who gets pushed so hard. They seem to think if they don't make it in the biz their lives are over. They need to know that there are so many other things they can do. It's almost a form of abuse. Getting in their faces yelling at them. Making them practice over & over again. When it looks like the moms need to get a life of their own & let those kids be kids & quit living through them. I love my kids & want them to know that they can be whatever they want to be, and I will stand behind them every moment of the way, but not in front of them yelling & screaming in their ears that they can do better. These kids have too much on them. Worrying about the bills. Parents get a job & pay your own bills.

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May 14, 2007, 9:57 am PDT

mothers with failed dreams

Its so obvious that these mothers are living out there miserable failed dreams through there children. I seen sadness in some of these children's faces not the drive or desire to be famous. I wonder if these mothers are so extreme in front of a camera, just imagine how they are behind closed doors.

If a child has a talent, great. A mother should be there to support and watch over there child. If the child has that grand love for that talent there would be no need to yell, curse, scream, and overshadow the child. I hope Dr. Phil shows these mothers what fools they look like and give them the right advice, because some of them are wasting precious time with there children.

Gracie has won the challenges and her attitude shows lovely and her mother shows to be nothing but positive.

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nixi333

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May 14, 2007, 10:05 am PDT

05/14 The Dr. Phil House: "Make My Kid a Star"

Veronica, your first clue as too why your daughter isn't winning~ you need to leave the trailer at home. The poor girl is so over shadowed by your trashy mouth and behavior that I have not even been able to notice her so I can image what the talent agent thought!

When I was watching the dance part all I could think was hmmmmm.... if I'm listening to "mom" yelling at me I pretty much miss what the dance instructer is trying to teach me.....

seems pretty simple to me moms!

Take a pill and get over it, if it's meant to be, it will be.

~Nixi

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May 14, 2007, 10:08 am PDT

05/14 The Dr. Phil House: "Make My Kid a Star"

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I love that these "Mothers" and I use that term lightly think that something is up because Gracie has won both contests. Maybe the Mom's of the other children should take a look at the poll results. I believe Gracie won because she is actually having fun and that her Mother knows how to interact with people with style and grace. When the parents are a class act it only adds to the possibilities.

The other Mothers are some of the most obnoxious, controlling and embarrassing examples of parents that I have ever seen. How dare you belittle your children because they are not perfect and how dare you do it on naitonal television for all to see. You need to wake up and watch the tape of yourselves. Watch your child's face as you criticize them with every breath that you take. Isn't it good enough for you have to a healthy, happy child rather than one who loathes the thought of being around you? And, Veronica ... what is your problem??? You are the absolute mother of all of them!! Your swearing not only at your daughter but, the agents and choreographers who are there to help is incomprehensible. Without question you are the most tactless woman ever. It's funny how you're able to dish out the crap to your daughter but, you close your ears and deny everything when you're confronted with your behavior. I've got news for you, YOU'RE the one causing all of the problem, not your daughter. You are despicable and need to get your own life and stop living through her!

Perfectly said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Veronica is so nasty I haven't even noticed her daughter yet.

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May 14, 2007, 10:17 am PDT

Poor Kids

Every Mom was too hard on these kids except Kiki. That is why her daughter won both competitions today. She was having fun........not afraid of her Mother. Veronica needs to go home.....then her daughter would shine.

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May 14, 2007, 10:20 am PDT

Defending Kiki

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Gracie's Dad -

Now that you have seen the show, what do you think?

Do you think the Moms and kids came across in a positive light as you were hoping?

Although I think your Gracie came across of one of the more well-rounded kids, the scene of she and Kiki in the hotel room was very sad.

We also knew a Mother who took her child from Texas and their family to go out to California and make it big. As far as we know, she has not gotten anything more than auditions and rejections. I can't understand why a parent would support the idea of leaving the family and venturing out to California in the obscure hopes of having your child discovered. If they are going to be discovered, that can happen anymore and usually does for the right kid. There is local theatre, dance, and acting. Why not support your child in these venues?

Liz

I think this was a personal decision for Gracie's family, and if it works for them, who are we to judge? I'm not sure what I would do in the same situation, but I think it's awesome that Gracie's mom believes so strongly in her daughter's talents that she would disrupt her own life to help her daughter pursue her dreams. If I'm not mistaken, I believe she said she was from Kentucky. I'm almost certain there isn't as much opportunity for an actor in Kentucky as there is in California. She could have gotten her daughter an agent and an entourage and just shipped her off to California, but she didn't. She's with her daughter, supporting and encouraging her to believe in herself. What's so horrible about that?

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barbette

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May 14, 2007, 10:21 am PDT

05/14 The Dr. Phil House: "Make My Kid a Star"

Liz, You weren't paying attention. She has had two paying jobs and won a Sears ad. Hey......Kiki was the best Mom. I thought the hotel room was a Mom and her daughter having a great time together, what was sad about that? I agree that moving was a great sacrifice for them but that is what I call support.

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poohsdoll

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May 14, 2007, 10:27 am PDT

Sorry, Kurt

I called you Steve. Oops! Don't know where I got that from...

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