No way, don't give up! But don't let it rule her life. She needs an education first and foremost. I think an Eastern Indian girl could make it here...assuming that she can sing. And it would help if she's cute...to satisfy this superficial world that we live in.

I would perhaps explain that it is good to have goals, but have her understand we cannot always get what we are after. I am not sure what you mean by "real view of the westerns" as many people are more open minded than what you might realise. She should have goals and hobbies and singing is an excellent thing to do. There are many aspiring singers in the world, and not enough entertainment dollars to keep all of them in gainful employment. In addition to her singing you should get her some other discipline outside to the arts to fall back on.

Music business is a funny thing, its very complex and there are so many dimensions to it.. you just need to be aware and market yourself (or your daughter) appropriately. If your child knows about it, or is aware of types of music cultures, She maybe able to fit in where most don't.. Think Indie music, Punk.. compare that to R&B and Hiphop.. So a lot of this depends on your child's taste in music. East-Indian Popstar in western culture? very hard. In Canada, the east-indian population is very high, or is getting higher, and though she might be able to get a FEW fans from here and there.. This solely depends on how good she is with her music.. but growing up here, do you think her fans would appreciate meaningless pop? If she's serious, expose your daughter to all types of music.. if her heart is ON pop music, then let her pursue it, but she Must be able to sing.. a lot of people are delusional when it comes to it.. (IMO, i highly recommend her to never try those TV specials like "American Idol".. After you taste your 15 minutes of fame, that is all you will ever get) I've seen really beautiful east-indian girls who sing for indie bands.. but the way they "MARKET" themselves is important.. (how they look and act..) Those girls really know how to give you that "ethnic" feel.. if that means anything.. They know how to look good. They know how to manipulate the crowd and music, and make the experience unforgettable. her ethnicity becomes insignificant, and same with the masses'. Music industry is shallow.

No. The worst thing you can do is not let her try, and prejudice and injustice have never been overcome by inaction.

I can understand your worries. I am a performer, and so is my daughter. I can see that there is a lot in the music industry that is horrific. But someone needs to make a start towards changing it. Maybe your daughter, with your support and your guidance, is the one. Maybe, once she begins to gain an interest, you both can say "We do not want a video featuring gyrating women, scantily dressed. We want an image that is a positive one to young women." I believe that if my daughter were to be able to break through, she would not abandon the good teachings she has grown up with. My advice: try. Let her perform. But guide her and teach her, and stand up for good values. Music is too valuable for we of morality to stand back and let it be dominated perpetually by immorality.