(07-09-2013, 12:37 PM)Tusk Wrote: 'Stage parents' are an obnoxious part of the industry. Sure they are needed for younger artists, legally, but more often than not, they use the opportunity to draw some of the spotlight from their child onto themselves. Fame by proxy 
How often have we heard the Reinharts say the decision is their daughter's? They have never interfered as far as we know, been there for advice if needed and don't even care to take any of the spotlight. In fact, it has been Haley that has drawn them to events. They live their own lives with pride in their children.
Humble through and through
ain't that the truth Tusk!...and from what I've observed from Scotty's mother at the 4 Idol Tour Meet & Greets, she was obnoxiously promoting her son with a bit of disdain for Scotty's Fans as the first 8 seconds of one of my youtubes shows:
a bit snobbish, not like Lauren Alaina's mom who was always eager to please her daughter's fans even if she too prodded Lauren to greatness for her own celebrity status.
The Reinharts are perfect rockstar parents, proudly guiding but letting their child follow their own destiny and providing assistance when asked.
