15/12/2023
Over the centuries, artists have used children as models for countless works.
In Uganda, child modeling has become a distinct activity because of the explosion of commercial media over the past several decades. Many young actresses and actors notably, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Katherine Heigl, Jessica Alba, Ashley Benson Lindsay Lohan,Naya Rivera, Miranda Cosgrove, Hayley Kiyoko, Liv Tyler, Brooke Shields, Taylor Momsen, Peyton List, Gigi Hadid, Yara Shahidi, Maddie Ziegler, Skai Jackson,Anastasia Bezrukova, and Frankie Muniz began as child models.
The visible success of child models who became media celebrities has led numerous children (and their parents) to pursue modeling as a part-time career.
In practice, most of this success has their parents, guardians, and agents behind it.
While it's considered a great opportunity for the children by their parents since they learn a solid work ethic and are also taught about the responsibilities that come with working in a professional environment, it’s very important for them to get approval from their parents first.
Child models are too young to even consider making decisions for themselves; they range in age from three to twelve. Therefore, all agreements and modeling jobs must be approved by a parent until the child model turns 18 years old.
