a little rant about parenting (or lack there of)

 

 Alright so here's my beef: I get where it is explicit and everything, and it wouldn't be appropriate for children.. BUT good parenting 101: make sure your child understands that everything that they read or see in the media (internet, etc.) isn't real life, it isn't something you should necessarily follow, and it's FAKE. I'm nineteen years old, and my whole life I have had the understanding that I can't just do whatever I see because I see it, I have to interpret within it's own context, and realize that it isn't real life; it doesn't pertain to me as an idividual. I find it frustrating that parents are blaming behaviors on media but (for the most part) I blame the parents. You have to monitor a child's activities and NOT AVOID, but help understand what they see in the media isn't necessarily relevant to life; it's a show! It's entertainment! Once your child has that understand, they'll be able to watch anything and understand it within it's OWN context. Just because I watch the Telephone video doesn't mean I'm going to start prancing around in my fishnets and leather-studded bra, and roll my hair in coke cans! Just like when I saw Britney Spears dance at her school in a midriff revealing sweater didn't mean I was going to do it. (I realize the difference of degrees here) My point is, a childs behavior is an example of their parenting.

But you know, what's entertainment without a little controversy?

xx

Brittany