"Be clear in telling your wife that your daughter doesn't want to be on stage. If the supposed goal is to help with her shyness, many other activities can achieve this."
"What would benefit Marie the most is helping her find activities where she can be herself in a more intimate setting, and where she'll be doing something she actually enjoys."
A parent expresses concern about their shy daughter, Marie, being pushed into acting lessons by their wife. Marie previously struggled with a speaking role in a school play, leading to tears. The parent suspects the wife's motives are tied to her own unfulfilled acting aspirations. The advice suggests that instead of acting, Marie should engage in activities that allow her to express herself in comfortable settings, emphasizing the importance of her enjoyment and comfort over performance pressure.
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