It's bad to undermine the self-esteem of a grandchild.
Joan granddaughter confides that she wants to be an actor when she gets older.
Joan, a failed actor, wants to respond to her granddaughters declaration.
Joan is cautionary but encouraging to her granddaughter wish.
Wanting to curtail what she feels is a fruitless dream Joan decides to crush her granddaughters dream before it grows too big.
Joan's support gives her granddaughter a boost of confidence.
Joan's harsh response leads her granddaughter to lose faith in her ability to succeed.