Do you have kids? are they running around like crazy, screaming and yelling, knocking things over, not listening to anyone, just being kids? Acting may be just for them Maybe you've already considered and begun to pursue a career in acting for your kids. How is it going? Is it anything like you expected? Chances are it's not. Some kids are just not cut out for it, and some just are not meant to be actors. Your job as a parent is not to push them relentlessly despite their protests and advice given in confidence by acting teachers that they don't seem to really have what it takes.

Conversely, If they truly enjoy it like many kids, and acting is for them, do ignore negative opinions and advice from (presumably) well-meaning friends/teachers, etc. Many people have gone on to become quite successful in a variety of fields despite being told at a young age that they didn't have what it takes, or that they would never amount to anything. Acting for kids can be therapeutic, and the training they receive can help to curb obnoxious behavior like hyperactivity and talking back.

Acting can be a great life coach for kids. It teaches respect, discipline, focus, and concentration. Many adults could benefit still from a refresher course in these skills and values. Some kids are able to pull themselves and their families out of poverty by acting. They are able to pay their own way through college, among other things, when they get older. For kids, acting can open doors to new worlds and new ways of thinking. We must teach them inner strength and responsibility so they will be ready when they do become successful.