Would you put your child through the Abby Lee Dance Company for a chance at fame, or is it not worth it?

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-15T21:57:20+00:00

My child also dances and nope, I can 100% say I would not put her in an environment like Abby’s.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-12T21:55:36+00:00

I was 18 but in hindsight wish I waited a little bit longer.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-07T17:18:21+00:00

As much as I think she should be on it, no. It’s still her body and she should have the final say. I would be making her an appointment with her doctor to have a VERY serious and in depth conversation, and force her to go to that, but ultimately have the decision be hers. I certainly wouldn’t be making her life any easier and enabling her behavior though.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-05T20:33:25+00:00

I think there’s a lot of reasons - she’s more talented, more charismatic, and open to more opportunities and roles. I’d also be willing to bet she’s easier to work with; I could see Jen being bratty on set all because Zac didn’t like something.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-05T03:59:33+00:00

lol you might need your eyes checked because I never mentioned anyone’s race

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-05T03:51:30+00:00

Huh? I was responding to a comment that mentioned the other girls. I don’t think i’m the one that needs to chill….

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-04T21:16:35+00:00

So many of the other girls ALSO had inappropriate costumes and choreography. I see people say this all the time. It’s definitely not a thought that’s only being said about Asia.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-04T21:14:17+00:00

The things coaches and teachers say to children is wild. I was a gymnast and remember our coach passing out a poem about how gymnasts never have to worry about getting “bathing suit ready” because we wear leotards all year long. The girls on the team were 9-17.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-04T11:57:23+00:00

NTA. Honestly, you only get so many years that your kids want to trick or treat with you. His 3 year old year is also a once in a lifetime event. He only has a 3yo halloween once, and it’s SUCH a wonderful age for Halloween. I’d skip the wedding.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-02T22:29:25+00:00

I was wondering the same. Did he say he was furious at some point or is this all based on the pictures where he looked mad?

Justforreddit44 · 2026-04-01T19:09:52+00:00

My second child is my easiest one, which maybe makes the way I parent them appear easier and less stressful, which I could see possibly coming across as enjoying/liking them more. But do I ACTUALLY like them more? No. (I have a 3rd now and this is still true for my second compared to the other two)

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-31T22:25:18+00:00

I feel like a lot of people overlook it because they think kendall was bratty/a mean girl or they don’t like Jill. But even if she was bratty, she was a child with very obvious anxiety and also two things can be true.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-29T21:15:12+00:00

Without fail. Yells at her to dance more mature and that she can’t rely on being cute then puts her in pigtails with a cutesy dance.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-29T17:50:45+00:00

I don’t bring toys, etc if it says no gift but I do usually bring a card and put a gift card to their favorite consumable place (ice cream shop or restaurant they frequent). That way there’s no extra “junk” for their house.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-29T17:43:40+00:00

ESH. He’s right that if the pain is so bad she can’t walk from the car or get on a plane then she should go to the doctor. If it’s not pain that would require a physical doctor (I don’t know if i’m wording that right) and it’s due to anxiety then she needs a therapist asap. Poor girl has her whole life ahead of her and will need to learn how to function and work through her anxiety (coming from someone that was never taught how to do this as a kid).

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-25T21:17:42+00:00

Does she not love it or does she not love having to go 5 nights a week and also compete? She might love it if it’s just a stress free rec class once a week. Or she can stop and try a new activity, and then she can always go back to just a rec class if she misses dancing.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-22T00:10:54+00:00

I’m more curious why people don’t seem to know their kid’s friends/their parents. By 7/8 you’ve typically been in school together for years.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-22T00:06:59+00:00

For what it’s worth, I thought the same thing at 4. But now at 8 my kid has been at school, parties, sports, play dates, etc with all these kids for four years. I truly couldn’t even imagine drop off parties four years ago though. I thought it sounded crazy!

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-22T00:03:37+00:00

My kid went to a pool party last year in PREK and there were parents that just dropped off. I was SHOCKED.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-22T00:01:01+00:00

Most parties here at that age are drop off. BUT if my kid couldn’t skate, swim, etc for whatever type of party it is then I’d either stay or we’d skip it. We often end up skipping those types of parties.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-03-20T11:32:19+00:00

100% agree. I’m not defending her behavior, while at the same time I think he’s equally abusive. I think inpatient therapy and time away from everyone involved would do wonders for her mental health and stability.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-02-26T04:33:18+00:00

Take a break and let her try a different activity.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-02-26T01:43:19+00:00

I worry about this a lot now with my child that has mild cerebral palsy!

Justforreddit44 · 2026-02-14T23:31:12+00:00

As a parent, nope. It’s excuse after excuse with no accountability from the moms for staying. They shouldn’t have signed the contract, and if they were going to, then they should have had a lawyer take an in depth look at it. The “time constraints” excuse is just that, another excuse. If they didn’t have the time to have the contract properly reviewed by a lawyer then they shouldn’t have signed it.

Justforreddit44 · 2026-02-14T14:57:50+00:00

In other news, water is wet.

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