re: How do you promote an incredibly talented kid and keep them safe ?

I have a friend with a son who is an extremely talented guitarist. He's had his own band since he was about 12. They've promoted him the right way by having him play small, local festivals and being very involved. They don't send him off to do the show. They are there with him helping him load in and out. He's about to graduate and go to college on a music scholarship.