Ron Howard Discusses Why He Prevented Daughter from Child Acting

Citing the risk of unfair comparisons and industry challenges, the decision was respected by Bryce Dallas Howard.

Ron Howard explained his decision to forbid his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, from acting as a child, citing concerns over unfair comparisons to his own early career.
Bryce Dallas Howard, now 43, expressed respect for her parents' decision, despite her interest in acting from a young age.
Ron Howard, who became a household name at six years old on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' highlighted the potential pitfalls and 'landmines' of child acting.
Bryce Dallas Howard found her breakthrough role at 22 in M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Village,' after studying drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Ron Howard's decision was influenced by his experiences of being 'unfairly compared' and facing disrespect within the industry, including during his time on 'Happy Days'.