September 17th, 2007, 03:37 PM
Apparently not but what do you all think?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1879
Apparently not but what do you all think?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1879
World Police
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September 17th, 2007, 03:48 PM
she's a creepy looking child without all the makeup on. Strutting the runway at that age isn't need in my opinion, she needs to finish being a child...
she's a creepy looking child without all the makeup on. Strutting the runway at that age isn't need in my opinion, she needs to finish being a child...
Dark Overlord
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September 17th, 2007, 04:07 PM
I certainly think that is too young. You hear all the stories about the adult models, and what goes on behind the scenes(what drugs they take, what is forced upon them in order to "make it big", etc.). There is way too much crap that could happen, and there is no way that a twelve year old would be ready(or should be ready) to have to deal with it.
I certainly think that is too young. You hear all the stories about the adult models, and what goes on behind the scenes(what drugs they take, what is forced upon them in order to "make it big", etc.). There is way too much crap that could happen, and there is no way that a twelve year old would be ready(or should be ready) to have to deal with it.
Steven Hawking's Hero
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September 17th, 2007, 04:16 PM
Kids who start attaining fame in pre-teen years (ie: Brittney Spears, Lindsay Lohan) are pretty much used up and 'over' by the time they reach their majority.
They also have a skewed sense of self-image having not done the maturation process in gradual steps - trying out things which suited them internally as well as their peer groups.
The enormous praise loaded on these young kids far too early for them to sort out what is real and what is not - is another form of child abuse - and nobody looks upon it as such.
I often think Disney was the first child abuser - creating all those weird little robotic kids who had talent and made tons of money for their mommies and daddies... and were robbed of so much... like getting to know they were just normal little people who could make mistakes and get into trouble at home.... lots of learning missed ...never to be replayed.
Kids who start attaining fame in pre-teen years (ie: Brittney Spears, Lindsay Lohan) are pretty much used up and 'over' by the time they reach their majority.
They also have a skewed sense of self-image having not done the maturation process in gradual steps - trying out things which suited them internally as well as their peer groups.
The enormous praise loaded on these young kids far too early for them to sort out what is real and what is not - is another form of child abuse - and nobody looks upon it as such.
I often think Disney was the first child abuser - creating all those weird little robotic kids who had talent and made tons of money for their mommies and daddies... and were robbed of so much... like getting to know they were just normal little people who could make mistakes and get into trouble at home.... lots of learning missed ...never to be replayed.
September 17th, 2007, 04:25 PM
I think Michael Jackson is another good case point on this... and you're right Curio, I think it is child abuse. That's too much to put on a child, watch their innocence fly out the door. How some manage to stay grounded is truly amazing, though most seem to experience severe growing pains...
I think Michael Jackson is another good case point on this... and you're right Curio, I think it is child abuse. That's too much to put on a child, watch their innocence fly out the door. How some manage to stay grounded is truly amazing, though most seem to experience severe growing pains...
Chief Mogrifier
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September 17th, 2007, 05:53 PM
Quoting Locutus
This girl is already older than her tender years. I personally feel there is grounds for charges of child abuse. 12 years old is definitely too young for this nonsense.
September 17th, 2007, 06:03 PM
It must be incredible pressure to perform in all these cases of young phenoms, whatever the industry...
Quoting karrie
I thought this might come up. At least in the case of child athletes, it seems there is a different sort of problems. Not so much drugs and eating disorders, like other forms of celebrity. But some do burn-out fast. I think in the sports world that they should finish college or junior, whatever they're in.
Okay... I can hear what you all are saying... but...
Is this really any different than having child actors?
Child catalogue models?
Child sports phenoms?
Child geniuses who are off to college at 10?
Is this really any different than having child actors?
Child catalogue models?
Child sports phenoms?
Child geniuses who are off to college at 10?
It must be incredible pressure to perform in all these cases of young phenoms, whatever the industry...
Ponderous Intellect
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September 17th, 2007, 06:06 PM
In some parts of the world, 12 year olds have to work to support their families. Besides, there are many child actors in Hollywood so there cannot be anything wrong with working at that age.
As for myself, I had my first job delivering groceries when I was 10 years old. That's just the way it is some times.
In some parts of the world, 12 year olds have to work to support their families. Besides, there are many child actors in Hollywood so there cannot be anything wrong with working at that age.
As for myself, I had my first job delivering groceries when I was 10 years old. That's just the way it is some times.
September 17th, 2007, 06:12 PM
It all boils down to the same thing, whether they're stuck on that cat walk or not... young people are under extreme pressure
Quoting Tonington
drugs and eating disorders... whether it's cheerleading, track, wrestling, hockey, or football... are a huge issue for young athletes. Steroids are rampant in highschools right now. And female athletes face extreme pressure to look like models while they're competing.
I thought this might come up. At least in the case of child athletes, it seems there is a different sort of problems. Not so much drugs and eating disorders, like other forms of celebrity. But some do burn-out fast. I think in the sports world that they should finish college or junior, whatever they're in.
It must be incredible pressure to perform in all these cases of young phenoms, whatever the industry...
It must be incredible pressure to perform in all these cases of young phenoms, whatever the industry...
It all boils down to the same thing, whether they're stuck on that cat walk or not... young people are under extreme pressure
Dark Overlord
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September 17th, 2007, 06:20 PM
Quoting karrie
Regarding child actors, I believe they still have to go to school and can only work until a certain time. I believe there are some safeguards in place so they don't have to work long grueling days like adult stars.
Okay... I can hear what you all are saying... but...
Is this really any different than having child actors?
Child catalogue models?
Child sports phenoms?
Child geniuses who are off to college at 10?
Is this really any different than having child actors?
Child catalogue models?
Child sports phenoms?
Child geniuses who are off to college at 10?
Super Genius
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September 18th, 2007, 01:30 AM
I think that at 12 years old you are only old enough to attend school. And that poor girl's skin will be hopelessly ruined by so much make-up. She will look horrible without the make-up by the time she is 25 or 30.
Actually, I believe in starting to acquire the skills that you will need to succeed early in life. Doing sports, learning languages, learning music or dancing, expanding the child's talents is the proper thing to do. Once a child is 18 or 20 years old, he or she will be properly equipped for life. But I wouldn't want my daughter, if I ever have a daughter, that is, to be involved in such adult things like being a model at such an early age.
I think that at 12 years old you are only old enough to attend school. And that poor girl's skin will be hopelessly ruined by so much make-up. She will look horrible without the make-up by the time she is 25 or 30.
Actually, I believe in starting to acquire the skills that you will need to succeed early in life. Doing sports, learning languages, learning music or dancing, expanding the child's talents is the proper thing to do. Once a child is 18 or 20 years old, he or she will be properly equipped for life. But I wouldn't want my daughter, if I ever have a daughter, that is, to be involved in such adult things like being a model at such an early age.
