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I really don't like the way this question is set up. I truly believe that people should be open to make their own choices in life. I don't know that I would either encourage or discourage my child concerning a career in the adult film industry, but I would certainly discuss all of the drawbacks, dangers and concerns I would have. I would explain that sometimes the money to be made is not worth the risk to mind and body, but in the end, the final decision would not be mine to make.

I wouldn't be happy with it, but I wouldn't disown them. I'd remind them that herpes are forever.

Well, my initial reaction would be to make a joke out of it.  Perhaps a "Do you need a degree for that?" or something to give them a little jolt.  If anything it might make them question the logic of their decision.  But then, it's straight to a serious "Are you really considering it?"  And then, a series of questions to learn how much he/she knows about what he/she is going to do.  If the knowledge is little to none, I'd tell them to learn more first.  Otherwise tell them to give it a week to consider.

I was a kid not too long ago.. I'm probably still one now.  But kids are pretty damn resilient.  By 18 they will have the confidence to make their own decisions, even if they are somewhat misguided.

Of course, joking with kids is all in the delivery.  And obviously you don't tease your kid in company. In company, you make them look responsible and look like they make good decisions.  Builds confidence.

Bit daft - depending on whether I thought s/he were mature enough to cope with that, I may not discourage or encourage them.  It's their life by that point, and all I could do is talk to them and see why and whether I think it's a good idea.

I'd see it as no different than any other profession - I certainly wouldn't encourage it on the whole, but I wouldn't actively discourage it either. I'd just want to make sure that they were well informed of the risks to appearing in the profession. There's no neutral option here, and thus I skipped the question.

also, what's with some people saying they'd encourage their son, but not their daughter? That strikes me as sexist, though I guess it might just be a knee-jerk response to the sexism of society itself. Honestly though, society won't change itself if people don't assault it where it needs to be fixed.

I'd be like "sure, but first let me show you the home movies I made with your mother".

If they're still willing to go through with it after THAT threat, then they've got the determination it takes. I won't have my children making such a decision without truly knowing it's what they want.

Three things will haunt a person for the rest of their lives, if careful consideration is not given- tattoos, marriage, and being recorded doing ANYTHING.

My hypothetical kid could do whatever they wanted.

Course, if she did something like this, I'd disown them. I'd cut them off and let 'em starve.  

Still, it's their choice.

its their life, but id still discourage it. the porn industry is pretty fucked up, no surprise there of course

I agree with everyone else. I would neither discourage nor encourage them, but I would want to make sure they know what they're getting into.

On another note, aren't straight male actors paid the least in the industry?

Not while they're living in my house, they won't.