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September 3, 2022 30 mins

Numerous child actors have been known to be pressured into show business by their parents. You might be shocked to find out just how many had no say in the matter. Where is the line between fulfilling your child's dreams, and working them like a horse for your own indulgence?

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*Didi West is not a journalist or mental health professional, she is simply an entertainer and podcaster who enjoys researching true crime, dissecting conspiracy theories, and sharing stories and unknown facts about people in the limelight.  If you are not a fan of profanity, random bursts of singing, or people who laugh at their own jokes, this podcast may not be for you.

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