Fan Casting Trophy Child in Sort by Tropes

Maybe their parents thought that having kids would somehow aid their social standing: maybe they're stage parents, who use their kid's looks or talent as a means of getting wealth and fame; and, sometimes, they're just selfish and want children who are just as "perfect" as they see themselves to be, regardless of the stress it puts their kid under. Whatever the reason, these children grow up being viewed as status symbols, rather than actual children. In many cases, there's emphasis is on the child learning to climb the social ladder themselves, but at the cost of their emotional and psychological development.