Dealing with Rejection
And other "Responsible Parenting" issues
It's
a reality of show business that every actor faces: you go into a room
of casting directors and, if you're lucky, you wow them. However,
there are those moments where you just don't. Perhaps they tell you,
"You're not what we're looking for," or perhaps you just know you
didn't land it this time around. It's those times of rejection that can
be tough for an actor of any age. So how do you, as a parent of a
child actor, help your child manage the feelings and emotions that
surround such an adult experience?
Children In Film believes strongly in bringing up well-adjusted, successful and contributing members of society. Unfortunately there is a common trend among "former child stars gone wrong": somewhere along their path to adulthood they became disconnected with the realities of today's world.
When meeting with former child star Lindsay Lohan, Chicago attorney Stuart Goldberg had this to say about the actress now being sentenced to 90 days in prison: "My impression of Lindsay is that she's a fragile lost child - a sleeping beauty with her head in the sand. I found her not fully forwarned of the consequence of her actions. I'm concerned she's not disciplined or tethered enough to the reality of adult consequences. She doesn't seem to have the awareness of what's going to
befall her."
It is because of these issues that ChildrenInFilm.com has a section entitled "Responsible Parenting" where parents can read articles about rejection, morality on set, healthy gossip and more. Additionally, this month we have focused on child psychology and the relationships held between parents and young actors. On July 28th, for example, the Hollywood From Home Webinar will feature Psychologist Jennifer Ramlo, Ph.D.
In the Responsible Parenting article "Dealing with Rejection,"
Children In Film addresses rejection and helps you turn the experience
into an empowering one that will help you move forward.
The First step: Think about how far you've come. If you're going on auditions, you are a working actor and you should be proud!
The Second Step: Learn from your mistakes and take them as a blessing in disguise. Empower yourself to keep doing the thing you love!
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