Does a child actor need a manager and an agent?

Does a child actor need a manager and an agent?

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Typically not. If a child starts working a lot, and they're doing theatrical, print and commercials; the parents may opt for a manager because it becomes a full time job. But, if your child is going out once or twice a month and maybe booking a couple of things a year, I don't see the reason to have to spend money on another commission, instead of outing that money in to your child's fund. Unless you need the manager, you're probably fine with an agent. If you can't get an agent, and a manager wants to take you on - I have seen children who have got an agent because a strong manager has taken them on. So every case is different.