Can casting directors tell when its the parent who really wants the child to be an actor?

Can casting directors tell when its the parent who really wants the child to be an actor?

Gabrielle Schary (Casting Director) gives expert video advice on: What should a child actor wear to an audition?; Do parents accompany their child to the audition?; How should a child actor behave during an audition? and more...

I think I can. I can pretty much spot them a mile away. It doesn't mean that they're a bad parent, it just might mean that they're parents who might love too much, which is a phrase we use around here. They just need to back up a little bit. It is really up to the kid. If the parent is pushing and the kid doesn't want it, they're just wasting their time because the people that approve the process, the producers and directors, they'll see it too. They're not going to want that parent on set unless that kid is a superstar already. They're not going to have the time or energy to put up with it. I've seen kids lose jobs because their parents have acted inappropriately.