Kikki and Gracie.. Gracie was ahead of the others. She has talent that will take her places and should be proud of her acheivements. You did deserve to win as you gave it your all and put your heart and soul into it. The judges are right that acting classes, dance, and voice lessons will just add to the talent that is already there. Kikki ..keep giving your daughter the support and keep trying to give her the encouragement that you have been doing. try to not let her know all the adult problems of money so her worries will be light for that will put pressure on her but now she has some exposure out there so may there be a smoother road ahead for your whole family.
Veronica and Maria... To Maria.. You did a good job but I think you should be encourgaged to taking voice lessons to improve upon the wonderful voice you already have. Remember to not try to be another Brittney Spears as in apperance as you should always act your age and not the size. The photos taken of you to look more mature than you are at the age you are will not impress upon agents as a child actor but may get intrest from the wrong sort of business. Keep your head held high as there is nothing you can not do if you set your mind to it..
To Veronica...It seems to me that you are trying to make your daughter to look like she is so much older than she is and if she is wanting to provide people with a postitive image of a 13 year old you should not dress her so provocatively unless you are trying to get her into the wrong kind of business such as Adult Entertainment which I am sure you know what I mean. You were given a chance to sell your daughters talent when you spoke to the gentleman at the table and instead of hitting every quality your daughter had you flat out said she has talent and there was no competition. You need to get over yourself as I think you are trying to live your life through your daughter as you may not have made it as a big headliner but this is your daughter.It shows sour grapes when Maria did not out shine the other children who preformed. Think of the image you are projecting for your daughter and try to clean up your act and your mouth. Also If I was a talent agent and I saw the behavor you were doing on the set like you did on Dr. Phil I would not be so willing to hire your daughter but then they could always ban you from being in the room for auditions and for any practices. keep this in mind..
Susan and Meagan.... you did a good job in the talent show. Dancing lessons, acting lessons, and voice are always a good way to make a better start. I was so happy to see that things were picking up for you and I say Meagan keep it up and you will go places. Susan.. it is okay to be competitive but don't be over bearing as you need to remember that she is your daughter and your relationship with her will also hinge on how you treat her even when you are trying to give the goal she has set for herself . It should always be a parent first and then a Backstage mother 2nd.
Kim and Alaina, You did a good job in the talent show. Take some dancing lessons, voce lessons, and acting lessons. You have a future just need to know that you need to keep a positive outlook and not get discouraged when it does not look good. They say where the one door is locked another opens up or a window does, just walk or crawl right out through t and keep on going. Do your best in school and keep going for your dreams..Kim.. Try to keep in mind that she is your daughter and the relationship is more important than the fact that she needs to be pushed for this career. It is a sad thing that had happened to your daughter but she can grow on this life lesson and make things better for yourselves. keep a positive out look on all and will be keeping your family in our prayers and healing for your husband.
Larissa and Sasha, 14, Dmitri, 12 and Kyrian, 8.. Boys you have talent and you can go far. As the talent people on the show today it may be something that will be looked at as a show featuring the three of you in. I would reconsider the one song you changed to the word witch as it is important to always show respect for your parents whether you agree with them are not. You all have talent and such a great sense of humor with each other. You have learned what it is to be a good sport in all that you do... Larissa... you need to try to back off a bit and quit being such a control freak and drill sargent. I know that is the way some people can be but remember the relationship you have with your children and the effects that it will have on your children in the future. Do keep giving encouragement to them for they do have talent. Congrats on Kyrian winning the one contest and for all the updated information that was given.
CONGRATS TO YOU GRACIE!!!!WE ARE PROUD OF YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!