I just think it's better to start soon so you can reap the benifits sooner. Keep in mind, unless you are QUITE established by 26, your career is d-e-a-d!
I don't think a girl should start as young as 13 WITHOUT her parent around. I think around the ages of 16/17 is about the time the parents should stop tagging along and let the girl go at it on her own. Its really best that way. When one's parents are around, they think too much. Not saying that its not bad to think, but the girl needs to find herself.. blah blah blah.
I started when I was 14. And my mom stopped coming down to the city with me when I was 15. Though, if my sister was in the same situation, my mom would never let her go down by herself.
You can't generalize that all girls should start at one age and they'll be safest physically and/or psychologically. But parents should definately be involved until a certain point.
Wow, this girl was scouted when she was 9 years old...
I was first approached about modeling when I was 9. I obviously wouldn't be working for the same clients as I am now. But there is a market for 9 year old girls...
I don't think a girl should start as young as 13 WITHOUT her parent around. I think around the ages of 16/17 is about the time the parents should stop tagging along and let the girl go at it on her own. Its really best that way. When one's parents are around, they think too much. Not saying that its not bad to think, but the girl needs to find herself.. blah blah blah.
I started when I was 14. And my mom stopped coming down to the city with me when I was 15. Though, if my sister was in the same situation, my mom would never let her go down by herself.
You can't generalize that all girls should start at one age and they'll be safest physically and/or psychologically. But parents should definately be involved until a certain point.
TOTALLY agree. Very insightful. I went to the New York models site and saw your pics, AlmostFamous- beautiful! You're gonna hit it big time
The reason 13 to 18 year old girls are not on Americas next model is because it's against the shows rules. wonder why? No one is going to butt heads with the fashion industry on the age issue...too much money and to much clout.
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