Sometimes parents pushing kids can be good. Like telling them to go to school. To graduate and to have a good life. In a way. There are the parents who push their kids academical, but than there are the other parents.
The parents who push their kids to become famous. One example is the little 9 year old that appeared on Dr.Phil (one of the many shows that feature these stories). This girl had to sing every weekend. She missed many parties and sleep overs, because her mom said that you need to give stuff up to accomplish what you want. When the mom did not like the act, she grounded the girl.
And other example is the 5 year old that also appeared on the show. Her mom dressed her up and since a very early age, made her be in a pageant. The father of the girl said that the mom spent 90k within 3 years to finance the pageants. She also has two other girls. She calls one not "pretty enough to enter" and entered the other one in similar contests.
Both moms say that the girls do it because they like it.
Opinion: Some parents are responsible. They balance what their kids want, and what is good for them. They are good parents. They tell their kids that losing once in a while is okay. And they don't get out of control...On the other hand. There are parents who are extremely fascinated with their kids...They say that the kid wants to do it every last moment of the day...
The kids are not old enough to made such decisions. I mean many kids have huge dreams. I want to be an astronaut! Rich! An actress! And it's sad, but not everyone will make it. Not everyone can be rich that way. They need to let their kids be kids. Just click on the link and see the picture of the little 6 year old girl. She looks messed up. Her face looks fake! Why not let kids be kids?
