Demi Lovato off to rehab

And how would you prefer it work? Nobody is allowed to talk about anybody?
No. I'd rather it work like the media talks about singers singing, actors acting, legislators governing, mechanics fixing, ministers preaching, haircutters styling, salespeople selling, police officers protecting, pilots flying, etc.

And with regard to issues like this, I'd rather it work like the media addresses the issue, not exploit one person's situation, i.e., how it is that many people suffer from X or Y because of Z, etc., rather than getting their jollies focusing on such important issues only for the purpose of exploiting one person's difficulty, and working so incredibly hard to invade on that process (as you can be sure that they shall) so as to drive that exploitation to higher levels.

That would be my preference. They have a right to exploit, abuse, and otherwise feed the American public's childish and inanely insatiable appetite for salaciousness, and sensationalism. That doesn't mean everyone has to contribute to their exploitation by consuming what they put out. Each person has a choice about whether to patronize or eschew this base exploitation.
 
No. I'd rather it work like the media talks about singers singing, actors acting, legislators governing, mechanics fixing, ministers preaching, haircutters styling, salespeople selling, police officers protecting, pilots flying, etc.

And with regard to issues like this, I'd rather it work like the media addresses the issue, not exploit one person's situation, i.e., how it is that many people suffer from X or Y because of Z, etc., rather than getting their jollies focusing on such important issues only for the purpose of exploiting one person's difficulty, and working so incredibly hard to invade on that process (as you can be sure that they shall) so as to drive that exploitation to higher levels.

That would be my preference. They have a right to exploit, abuse, and otherwise feed the American public's childish and inanely insatiable appetite for salaciousness, and sensationalism. That doesn't mean everyone has to contribute to their exploitation by consuming what they put out. Each person has a choice about whether to patronize or eschew this base exploitation.

And yet, here you are weighing in. Wouldn't it have been better, by your standards, to simply avoid/ignore the discussion altogether? Or were you just stopping by to try to make those of us who choose to talk about it feel ashamed for it?
 
Poor kid. My dd12 met her at a meet and greet a couple of years ago and said she was really sweet. I hope she gets the help she needs.
 
And yet, here you are weighing in. Wouldn't it have been better, by your standards, to simply avoid/ignore the discussion altogether?
Gosh, no not at all. That's ridiculous. Making the point that it is cynical and scurrilous opportunistic exploitation may make some people rethinking their consumption of it.
 

Seems like the parents of kids in showbiz should have a clause in their contracts for psychotherapy. Although I'm sure it happens to boys-Aaron Carter- it seems that girls are more prone to the damage this stradom brings.
 
Bicker, I respectfully disagree. If there was a front page item about what designer dress she wore last night, that's one thing. But she is in a unique position to maybe help other young people through the same thing. It's certainly important for her to get better for herself, but being that she's a roleodel for young people, she could help them. If there is any good to come of this, that would be it.
 
Bicker, I respectfully disagree. If there was a front page item about what designer dress she wore last night, that's one thing. But she is in a unique position to maybe help other young people through the same thing. It's certainly important for her to get better for herself, but being that she's a roleodel for young people, she could help them. If there is any good to come of this, that would be it.

I agree. The media coverage of Britney's meltdown and Lindsay Lohan's were atrocious. But I don't feel this is the same thing. This is a person that is in the public spotlight being strong enough to publicly announce that she is leaving a job to get some help. That takes courage, especially when you know that it will be big news.

I appreciate that she can realize she needs help and that she has been honest about her emotional issues and physical ones. Girls (and women) beat themselves up over their body image ALL of the time, it's important for girls to see that everyone struggles with this - even the beautiful, successful girl that is a size 0 or 2 or whatever. And that doing things like cutting or engaging in eating disorders is not healthy, normal, or okay.
 
But she is in a unique position to maybe help other young people through the same thing.
I don't disagree with that. However, I feel it should be on her terms, when she's ready. Let her engage the media, instead of having the media do anything more than publish her publicist's statement about the issue. The speculation published already has been (rightfully) slammed as fabrication. What service to society is there in such things?

Again, if this was about her singing, then critics should fire away. But not about her private life, or what model some actor might be sleeping with, or whether some sports star is gay or not.

:charac2: :cake:
 
I would like to just give her a great big hug. I hope she gets the help she needs and that she has lots of people around her for support.
 
This is such a terrible thing to go through, whether you're famous or not. And I don't think it gets nearly enough attention. I don't have children, so it's possible that there are awareness campaigns for parents that are done at school, but I think that the attention given to this type of disorder is lukewarm at best.
 
A couple of weeks ago, my ds14 asked me if I knew what cutting was. I was a little taken back by his question...but we talked about it. He knew what it was but wanted more information on it. He said that there is a table in the cafeteria at school that is known as the "cutters table" and that there was a girl in particular that he was worried about. He said that this particular girl has not been in school for weeks and that he just was wondering what happened to her. Now, I can't help but think about this particular girl and the other kids that sit at this particular table. I hope that the school is aware of this table and its label, and take note of the kids sitting at it. Maybe they are cutters and maybe they are not....but my thought is that kids in the school know about it, talk about it, some of them are concerned about it, but very few of them know how to address it or handle it. This whole situation regarding Demi is very sad, but maybe all of the attention focused on her can bring some information to teens about cutting, how they can seek help, and how they can help their peers should they know of someone who does cut themselves. My dd11 loves Demi...we will be praying she recovers quickly.
 
We have hd the pleasure of meeting Demi at some meet and greets. She is a beautiful young woman and seems so very sweet and genuine. She's quite talented, and we really appreciate her stance on bullying. I do believe that these issues go way back to the days she was a victim of bullying. I remember thinking the last time we saw her at a M&G (late July) that she looked very thin. Couple that with several tweets from her in the late summer and early fall about excessive working out, I can see the eating dsorder being true. For quite a while now I've seen Demi wearing lots of wide bracelets and cuffs. Gives some credence to the cutting rumor, I suppose. No matter what the issues are, I wish the best for her and believe she will find her way through this. As to whether or not the media should report on it, I think it's a way to shed light on the issue and encourage others in the same situation to seek help.
 
Her Sister plays Juanita in Desperate Housewives. again very young to be starting in showbiz.
 
My comparison, though, was in the unhappiness that is apparent in many of these child stars, even though they have wealth and fame and glamour - the life so many young kids and teens dream of. Both Lindsay Lohan, and yes, Demi Lovato, have shown that this 'idyllic' life isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I feel for every one of these girls (including Lindsay Lohan).

So few of them seem to successfully take the leap from child actor to respected adult actor (like Jodi Foster did). I can't help but think that the scrutiny these girls receive at such an early age must scar them for life. I really hope, though, that Demi Lovato can get the help she needs and come back stronger than ever. She really does seem like a nice kid.


I cannot imagine growing up under such a microscope. While there are certainly some perks to fame the price is very high for these child stars. Teen years are stressful at best for kids, having to go through all of the challenges with the media following every emotion must be horrendous.


And with regard to issues like this, I'd rather it work like the media addresses the issue, not exploit one person's situation, i.e., how it is that many people suffer from X or Y because of Z, etc., rather than getting their jollies focusing on such important issues only for the purpose of exploiting one person's difficulty, and working so incredibly hard to invade on that process (as you can be sure that they shall) so as to drive that exploitation to higher levels.

That would be my preference. They have a right to exploit, abuse, and otherwise feed the American public's childish and inanely insatiable appetite for salaciousness, and sensationalism. That doesn't mean everyone has to contribute to their exploitation by consuming what they put out. Each person has a choice about whether to patronize or eschew this base exploitation.

I remember when I was a young girl and reading the teen magazines as soon as they appeared on the rack. I liked being a part of my favorite star's life right from my home. I was way too young to understand how that scrutiny must have impacted those stars.

Now it seems that teh stars are younger and younger and the amount of attention placed upon them so much greater. There is something so very sad that a teen girl must share her very private pain in a very public forum :sad1: I stopped buying anything that shares info on personalities after Princess Di died. I had never given any thought to how the photos of celebrities were obtained or how the articles might affect those people. Since then I refuse to participate. I

I don't disagree with that. However, I feel it should be on her terms, when she's ready. Let her engage the media, instead of having the media do anything more than publish her publicist's statement about the issue. The speculation published already has been (rightfully) slammed as fabrication. What service to society is there in such things?

Again, if this was about her singing, then critics should fire away. But not about her private life, or what model some actor might be sleeping with, or whether some sports star is gay or not.


:charac2: :cake:
 
honestly...I wish everyone on The Disney Channel would go into rehab...:rolleyes1
 

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