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Thread #131831 Message #2979494
Posted By: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)
03-Sep-10 - 04:46 PM
Thread Name: 10 Year Old With The Voice Of An Angel
Subject: RE: 10 Year Old Wth The Voice Of An Angel
We have all the child prodigy stuff in the UK with Young Musician of the Year. Because those young prodigies are raised in a fairly insular and select group, they will be more sheltered from the ravages of commercial media. Even then, I'm not keen on the cult of prepubescents. Being younger doesn't necessarily make you better. It *might* mean that, or it might mean that you have vicariously ambitious parents. I really do have misgivings for children - or indeed vulnerable adults - who are propelled into overnight international fame. I hope she fares well.