Child models.

that is funny you should ask that. i have triplets and i have been ask twice if they can be used in a comercial.i to am a bit hesitent about this .people tell me but what if you mess up there chance to have some thing really good?well they are so happy right now just being little children what if i mess up there chance just to be a happy every day child?if that is meant to be it will come there way maybe when they can have thier own view about it.

My child did modeling when he was just a baby…for many baby care products. It was really fun that time…we used to carry him to the studios and everybody was so concerned to keep him in a good mood…you know all toys and rattles and everything to pamper him…and at the end of the shoot they would usually gift him a new baby towel or suit or toy…we just loved it as parents. However, once he was growing up and could understand the importance of lights and people surrounding him and his photo being taken and then splashed on places, we stopped his modeling stints. A few years more and it might actually have gone to his head…we could not take the risk.

I would smile politely, and say thanks for the offer, but my child is not for display to sell anything and I think they are both cute as a button.

I've seen child models on stupid american shows. The kids mostly seem un-interested and tired. I find it really disturbing seeing kids dressed grossly. I mean they're kids not teenagers. What they should be doing is learning ABC, 123, Sports, ballet is good. Fashion and modelling is one thing, but you make more money in sports, mathmatics and Laws than modelling. And its better if they do it well.

I now in todays modelling world children can make a lot of money doing these modelling Gigs but with the kind of predatory mosters that are out there ,I would be very wary .These monsters wills top at nothing to lure an innocent child and do things that are imaginable to them ,even without the extra lure of them being half naked.In addition these fast moving lanes has a way of changing rapidly and what is hot today may not necessarily be hot next week so it would be good to make your child aware of these facts and not get carried away in this world.Also i would encourage such a child to take their education seriuosly for the same reason I mentioned.Finally before I allow such a child to do so I would want to see what tehy ar emodelling and possibly be at every show to ensure that tehy wernt being exploited and in addition know who would be in charge of my child when I am not there .If I can be convinced that my child total welfare is being cared for then I might consider it

Honestly i would let my child. Having your kid out on tv is a good thing, but comes the problem, is your child ready to loose his/ her childhood? You will have to decide that . Take 4instance a celebrity like MJ who has been on tv, radio, every and anywhere, since he has been a kid lost his childhood. if you have been watching south park cartoon you will see episodes of M.Jeferson at his old age talking about how he lost his childhood and always want to play even though he got kids. You see, the managers dont care weather your child is loosing his/her childhood, all they are about is making money and more money. Remember when you start you just cant stop, Especially when your child is making money and everywhere at same time.

I would only allow it if I were sure that my child would be given an education and that they would have tutors. Also I would want him or her to be given an interest rather then having good looks or going into acting. I would want my child to be able to have abilities and also I would make sure that the money is put into trust for their future education and that someone protects them from evil people who would take advantages of them.

I would definitely be willing to allow my child to model for a certain brand. But I will set rules and priorities for my child. I have always dreamed of becoming a stage mom, I am proud of my kids and I want to be able to expose them to all the opportunities that are in store for them. I will still make sure that they get to be kids, to be able to have fun, play games, watch cartoons. I don't think its exploitation because I am not using my kids to work to provide for our needs, whatever they earn will be set aside for their college.

I thought about that when i saw a billboard of this toddler wearing OshKosh Bigosh clothes... and it said to myself... the billboard would look a lot better if that was my daughter there... it even came to a point that i contemplated on sending pictures of my her... but decided not to... since my daughter can really be very very shy infront of people she doesn't know... I wouldn't think of exploiting her or something... but the experience can be a good one for her...

I wouldn't know how to handle this situation, I'd be very careful of the decision I made. My brother sent his babies picture in for the cutest baby contest, and he said now they keep getting emails saying that they think he has what it takes to get a baby modeling contract, and that he would win an x amount of money, a photo shoot, a child modeling adviser, and his photo in a major magazine. I told him he better do some research on the company and make sure its legit, I wouldn't want my nephew getting hurt or anything like that, he's only 7 mos.old. He is cute tho..I hope he wins the contest...haha.

it's quite a compliment to your child to be asked. i would have to think long & hard before i let my child do that & i really wouldn't want to very often if i decided to do that. i think children get robbed of their childhood in so many ways as it is now. i hate to see a parent push a child to look & act older than what they are. you are only a child once & i think they should be able to enjoy being a child.

i would let my child decide, and then it wouldnt be nothing trashy and my kid better not get stuck on themself because if they did it would have to stop..

I would ask my children if they agree to go on modeling. Like what you say, education is still important for their future. One thing I must have them promise first is, besides making money on modeling, they still be on time to school, finish their homework assignment and everything. I want to be success both in model and school too.

For me, it's really flattering when someone would ask you to model your child on a certain clothes or something. If given a chance, I will allow my child to have a little exposure in modeling. For as long as my child is having fun do modeling and her studies is not affected, I will not not resist or refrain her from doing so. It feels great to support your child with what she loves to do. For as long as it will not destroy her life, then just give your full support.

Very good discussion .This is a personal issue and one that would have to be carefull thought through before any decision is made.The fact of the matter is that on one hand the child could make a lot of money from modelling but consideration would have to be given to the teh childs freedom and ensure taht they are not exploited like you said.However I would be very careful to look at what they are modelling to ensure taht its not too revealing and they are not attracting pedophiles to your child and other children.The modelling would have to be clothes that are for the child at that age.