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Kids' modeling is basically the same as adult modeling but with a few extra considerations that apply only to children. In major urban market cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago there is a market for kids modeling, but it is small. In small cities, the market is obviously smaller.

The chances of becoming a top child model are far less than for an adult model. Kids' modeling only pays about half of what adult modeling pays. There are even fewer opportunities for infants or babies as models. Children cannot drive themselves to auditions or shoots by themselves and must always have a parent present when they are working.

As a result, location is a far more important consideration in kids modeling than it is for adults. If an aspiring child model lives 100 miles away from the nearest urban business area it will be nearly impossible for them to get any consistent work. Time spent traveling will quickly make long-distance modeling trips unattractive to both parent and child.

Despite claims to the contrary, there is not a lot of work for kids in modeling on the Internet. A more realistic approach is to find a reputable agency in your area with an actual address you can visit. Some agencies don't represent children at all, and very few specialize in kids. This is a reflection of the fact that there isn’t a lot of work available for kids who are models and only models.

Agencies that do handle children will also push acting, singing and dancing jobs as a result.Don't patronize agencies that act as modeling schools. A real kids modeling agent does not sell classes, they book models. Kids modeling schools make plenty of money from well-meaning parents but they really don’t deliver a whole lot of value. Most of the classes, photo portfolios and industry "events" offered by kids modeling classes will not result in any advantage when it comes to actually finding a job.

Ultimately, a child's chances of becoming a successful model may depend more on the parents than anything else. A successful child model requires at least one parent who can devote the time necessary to take them to castings and jobs. It requires a parent who is supportive and is available on short notice. The child has to have a burning desire to be a successful model. If a kids modeling career is the parent's desire and not the kid’s idea, it is probably a bad idea.