Before you go punching Billy Ray in the chops, pause. Raising kids is not easy, and raising kids in show biz is like trying to write a letter in a hurricane.
Should he have been more protective and careful? Yes. Do most dads learn this after the fact? Yes again.
Actually I just posted the article - I can't believe the posting action to this story so far ... My kids have turned out fairly successful. I wonder how much is due to me, and how much is due to the Lord and the church they grew up in ...
He can always say no. One of my children is a great singer but never, ever go to any auditions for anything.