Quote Originally Posted by duktig flicka
Sorry to argue with you, but do you really think that 3-year-olds take up ballet because they understand what it's going to be like for them and the idea makes them hot?
I truly sympathize with the plight of very young children being placed in a position by their parents who for what ever reason think they need to be famous and have no consideration for the long term problems they are causing these kids.

Not only dance, but olympics, sports and acting to name just a few.

Adolescents place enough problems on themselves to fit in without help from parents. But in todays society where models and the visible people are so far from the norm, we have been conditioned to believe this is what we should be. Personally, my opinion is this: If the guy in the mirror is happy with who I am, to hell with anyone who isn't. It took therepy to reach this conclusion and while it may not be right for everybody, it's right for me.

Lastly I wish for you only happiness and the ability to accept yourself for who you are.