Plenty of kids around the world grow up dreaming about being a famous singer. I used to sit my relatives down on holidays and force them to listen while I sang Christmas songs or whatever I was in the mood to perform that day. I constantly sang in the shower, and I fantasized about selling out an arena one day.
To learn more about how parents should handle situations like this, we reached out to Amy Morrison, parenting expert and founder of. When it comes to whether or not parents should be honest with their kids, Amy says, “I feel like our job is to be honest and supportive. I don’t think you should lie and tell your child that they are a songbird, but talent and skill can often be subjective , so in a way, your opinion is just a single point of view.
Amy also believes that entering a singing competition might actually be a good idea for the teen in this story. “Good or bad, this will be a great learning experience for her, and who knows what kind of opportunity it will open up for her. It sounds like this teen is driven and tenacious which which are both great skills to have in life.”“Finding that balance between being honest and staying supportive is a hard balance to strike as a parent,” Amy added.
“The reality is, knowing your limits to some degree isn’t about tempering your dreams. It’s about helping you concentrate on the areas and elements that make a difference to your life positively,” she added.