Are you a preteen model with dreams of striking it rich? Have you ever wondered how much money you can make as a young model in Namibia? Though there are some models who have become millionaires by their early teens, it’s important to keep in mind that most child models are in it more for fun than they are to get rich and famous. Here’s what you should know about how much kids get paid as models in Namibia.

Should your child become a model?

There are few feelings more confusing or anxiety-inducing than when your child comes to you and says, I want to be a model. Before you drop to your knees in prayer that he or she will reconsider, know that these days it’s not an entirely unreasonable aspiration. But before you sign on with any agency, there are several questions you should ask yourself. Is my child mature enough to handle rejection? Is my child interested in modelling as a career, or just because they like dressing up and having their photo taken? Are they willing to work hard at it—and is their schoolwork suffering because of their new obsession with strutting down runways and posing for Instagram selfies? If so, read on.

How much do kid models get paid in Namibia?

Working as a kid model in Namibia can be an extremely rewarding experience. If you’re interested in working as a kid model and think you’d make a great fit for working with a specific agency, contact them to get some more information. Make sure that you also have your parents look over any contract before committing to anything. The best way to learn how much money you can make is by talking with agents and other models about how much they get paid for different jobs. We found from a website called Modeling for Kids that child models make around $70 per hour in photo shoots for magazines, as of 2011. Niche experts claim that magazine editorials pay $25 to $75 per hour, and Modeling for Kids places the rate for advertisements between $1,000 and $1,200 per day.