Quote From: teachmom94Regardless of whether that kid has talent or not, it is just wrong for Dr. Phil to say that the mom is living through her kid. There are many famous "child actors" on TV and in movies whose parents have "helped" them get where they are today. A child cannot find an agent and pay for classes, so parents have to help them. It takes tons of hard work and dedication.
Isn't it our job as parents to assist our children with obtaining their dreams? It is no different from saving for college so they can become a scientist! I believe parents should help their children to make their dreams come true.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.
And how many stories do you hear of child stars who either hate their parents for pushing them into a world they were not prepared to deal with? And those who say the same parents or relatives took advantage of them and/or the money they earned? Gary Coleman, remember him?
Parents should support their children, it's true. But they also need to consider their children best interests. Give them a happy, well adjusted childhood, teach them good values, stress the importance of a good education. Give them opportunities to experience a wide range of choices so that the child can decide what they really want to do.
When a mother like Priscilla constantly tries to give her daughter everything she wants, she really not doing her any favors. Already that kid must believe that her needs come ahead of those of her brothers or sisters. And Priscilla keeps reinforcing that the girl is special, not everyone else in the world is going to agree or treat her that way. This girl and her mother needs a reality check; she's not that talented and headed for a great deal of disaapointment if they keep heading down this road.
The best thing Priscilla can do is give all of her children love and balance in their lives.
