Unbelievable

Never did I think I would tune in to watch "Showbiz Moms and Dads".  I even told myself not to waste my time. 

I'm now half through the second show I've ever seen and it's just unbelievable.  I do realize that some of these kids (the older ones especially) really do want to be in that business, but I can't help to think (as most people I'm sure) that when it comes to the younger ones (ok, the little blonde beauty queen) there is something wrong with the picture.

I remember always wanting to be a ballerina.  I wanted to be my oldest sister, who was very succesful at it and couldn't think of a better way to make your life as someone who could express themselves with their entire being to music.  Until not that many years ago I would get extremely emotional if I watched any sort of ballet production -- thinking about what could have been.  I did take classes for a brief time, and was not good at it, but I still wished I had started younger and kept at it longer.  I remember removing my pointe shoes after class and my toes would be bleeding from the blisters... but I knew I wanted to keep dancing. 

A crazy phenomenon:  During ballet class I didn't feel pain while on my toes yet coming back down and walking to the back of the line felt like I had razor blades in my shoes.

Conclusion:  as long as my children develop a passion for something (be it sports, art or whatever) I will support and help them, but I pray God will keep me from pushing them into something under the false pretense that it is good for them and/or their character. 

If anyone out there ever hears my name mentioned on "Showbiz Moms & Dads" or any reality show, please hunt me down and have me committed. 

Thanks in advance,

G