Friday, 11 May 2007 19:00
Very few of us can honestly say we weren’t a little interested when we heard the news of the latest celebrity debacle. We may have even picked up that tabloid in the grocery store line to peruse the gossip. After all, we’re only human. And somewhere, deep down, maybe we do take some pleasure in the fact that seemingly perfect celebrities are not only imperfect, but sometimes wildly flawed.
Which is why it was surprising to come across a recent article about how parents can learn a few lessons from their favorite gossip column personalities. That is, until I actually read the article.
Dr. Laura Berman, writing for the Chicago Sun-Times, picked out 3 important details that all parents should know. Of course, they probably know them already, but sometimes Hollywood can be a little behind.
First: a parent should not try to be a child’s friend. Kids have enough friends – what they need is someone who can set clear limits, not someone who is afraid to say no. It is a large problem not only amongst celebrities, but also for many parents of “Generation Me.” But with expensive toys and games, all-expense paid vacations, matching (and not to mention inappropriate) mommy-and-me outfits, and even parents taking their teens to clubs, celebrities may have surpassed the rest of America when it comes to this destructive trend. I didn’t see the photo of Melanie Griffith lighting her daughter’s cigarette, but somehow it doesn’t surprise me.
I caught an interesting story out of London recently – 25% of the spots in nurseries are open as more and more mothers decide to stay home with their kids. In fact, over the course of just five years, the number of these British vacancies has doubled. And this from the home of the famous British nannies?
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