Shirley Temple's mother, once an aspiring actress herself, was determined for her child to thrive in show business. During pregnancy, she regularly played the phonograph and went to dance recitals. She would read plays to the growing baby in her womb and use expressive voices to capture emotion.
When Shirley Temple was born, she was immediately immersed in the world of singing and acting. At eight months old she was swaying in her crib to music. When she cried or laughed, she was not given her way until she could master an accurate and believable impression of sadness or joy. She was raised to behave in an "acting" way rather than express true expressions and emotions.
Can a mother determine her child's profession and success even before she is born?
