This child comes from a family with a very violent, unpredictable father. This boy may have been severely traumatized, and wants to distance himself from the child who went through all that chaos.
The actress may be better off convincing the boy to accept who he is by birth, and making the most of that biological fact. He won’t benefit by immersion into fantasy and wishcasting. I used to wish I was born rich. In fact, I still do!
I wish I was rich instead of famous.:)