Have to disagree. I am sure the mothers did not help, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the individual. The blaming the parents and suggesting they are just victims does not fly. Sorry Brooke.
To some extent, she is correct in that responsible parenting would have taught these young women that actions have consequences, and fame brings responsibility, but after a certain point, people have to quit blaming their faults on their parents. These women made poor choices and displayed appalling judgment, (maybe due to a sense of entitlement from celebrity), but their choices weren’t dictated solely by parental teachings (or lack thereof).
It is interesting that Brooke Shields has decided to enter this debate, however, after her part in the PPD controversy.
Bad parenting contributes to the overall bad picture here. I am sure people throwing money at these floozies and telling them everything they do is a photo opp is not helping. For the most part I doubt they grew up with any boundaries so they know none now. When the parents depend on the kids for income (for example Lohan) then they walk a tight rope of discipline because they think discipline equals cut-off!!
Don't forget the affirmation and loving direction of the young girls' hearts that flows from good ol' Dad....
Children need the love, nurture, correction, and value that flows from BOTH parents....
Said my piece....
Have a great day!
Brooke’s mother was a strange bird, but she deserves plenty of credit for raising Brooke to be a civilized and responsible young woman. Not easy to do that and the Hollywood trip at the same time.
Brooke’s mother was pretty strict, and seems to have sheltered Brooke while she was a child star. Brooke’s right about the rest of them. They were left to fend for themselves. I blame the parents for 95% of their problems. It will take these kids at least a decade of adult life to sort out their problems, if they ever do. As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
All of these ‘It Girls’ seem to have been raised by Yes-Yes Parents.