Parents are expected to have faith in their children.
Todd's daughter wants to be an actress.
Todd wants to help his daughter financially.
Todd tells his daughter he will support her financially for a year, after which he knows she will be able to support herself through her acting.
Todd tells his daughter he will support her financially because he does not think she can support herself with her acting.
Todd's daughter is buoyed by her father's trust in her abilities.
Todd's daughter is sad that her father does not have faith in her abilities.