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[quote=Anonymous]I was exactly like your daughter as a teen, and also loved performing, so I had to put myself out there and handle plenty of rejection in order to participate in the type of activity I enjoyed. I reacted just as she did, because she’s still young and it feels deeply personal even though it actually isn’t quite as she perceives. She doesn’t have the wisdom of age to realize that sometimes results don’t match who did the best audition. The PP who said Brad Pitt isn’t in every film makes an excellent point. We now have the wisdom to know that sometimes results are based on “fit” not necessarily who is most talented. One of the most validating things my mom said to me when I didn’t get a part in the play was that I was actually a better singer than Larla, but Larla looked exactly like the part (and she explained typecasting). It helped me keep my confidence and reframe my perspective. I’m grateful she didn’t just tell me to get over it and buck up buttercup. That wouldn’t have helped me muster the confidence to try again. [/quote]

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