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I Wanted My Son To Be a Child Star—One Car Ride Changed Everything

I Wanted My Son To Be a Child Star—One Car Ride Changed Everything

Summary

A single mom in Los Angeles wanted her 10-year-old son to be a child actor like she once was. During a drive to an audition, her son expressed that acting was her dream, not his. This caused her to reconsider her parenting choices and whether she was pushing him into a career he didn't want.

Key Facts

  • A mother and her 10-year-old son were on their way to an acting audition in Los Angeles.
  • The son told his mother that he no longer wanted to pursue acting, saying it was her dream, not his.
  • The mother is a semi-retired actor who had been taking her son to auditions since he was 9.
  • The son had previously landed roles in student films, commercials, and TV shows.
  • Acting started as a fun hobby for the son, but it became more difficult and less enjoyable over time.
  • The mother began questioning if she was pushing her son into acting for her own ambitions.

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