That children have such easy access to television or the press in any of its formats can be quite negative. Especially since children, who are easily impressionable, can see that boys and girls very young girls with little training, they become famous. This undeniably leads them to think that being famous is an easy way to earn money.
However, in the vast majority of cases it is an ephemeral, temporary and not very credible fame. Since today, the definition of famous person has been transformed remarkably. For today's kids, famous people are the youtubers, Instagrammers or influencers, young people who somehow get millions of kids to follow their advice or recommendations.
How to act if your son says to you: Mom, I want to be famous?
Many times parents give too much importance to certain issues, something normal but that can lead you to act in the wrong way. First of all, if your child suddenly tells you that he wants to be famous, you will have to find out what is the meaning that the little one gives to the word famous. That is, perhaps for your child a footballer is important because he is famous, instead of being an elite athlete.
Therefore, before you shout to the sky and turn that wish into a fight, have a chat with your child. Ask him openly what he or she considers to be, to be famous. Because maybe your concept of that word is wrong and when you know the reality you lose interest.
Today the world of "celebrity" is very different from what it was a few decades ago. At the time, the famous ones were the artists, the athletes, the actors and actresses and others. However, today for kids, anyone with a certain influence on social networks can be a reference of what it is to be famous. And, although he may be partly right, it is very important that your child has a good understanding of the concept of being a famous person.
Find out your child's interests
It is very important that as a mother or father, you worry about knowing the interests of your child. So that you can help him and guide him on the best path, which does not mean that it has to be your own. If your child shows an interest in the artistic world, maybe he has the aptitude for it and you can help him to empower his art. Without this meaning seeking fame at all costs, because that will undoubtedly be the wrong path.
Who knows if one day your child will become famous for his virtues, for his discoveries, for his contribution to science, the performing arts or sports? It is possible that he will become a benchmark in the future, but if he succeeds, it may be at the expense of merit, of your efforts to make a mark in this world. To achieve this, do not forget to explain what the price of fame is.
The price of the fame
In an age-appropriate way, with understanding and a lot of empathy, explain that many of those boys who are now famous, tomorrow they will cease to be and may find themselves out of work, without profession, and with a very complicated future. For this reason, it is very important that whatever they want to do, that they train, that they prepare and that they obtain all the possible tools to make the most of their capabilities.
Because training is the basis of evolution, without this meaning that having a career or certain studies will be the key to success. Success is achieved through effort, work, struggle, and perhaps your child is willing to give all that to achieve his purpose. That is not bad, do not try to divert him from that path because after all, if your son has such clear ideas, it is best that you help him. That you are by his side to encourage him and if necessary, offer him your shoulder to receive comfort.