Lately it seems being famous is more trouble than it's worth. In the last couple of weeks, we have seen some of our favorite young celebrity role models fall on hard times. It was unsettling to see that Demi Lovato checked into "rehab" on my local morning news- I have a lot of respect for Demi and this is completely irrelevant in relationship to the rest of the world. The only thing that matters is what Lovato chooses to do with this on a personal (for her own sake) and professional level. Demi has made the wise decision to put herself before her career. It's sad this had to become "top news". Although some would call it a good model for legions of other youth, where do we draw the line between "example" and invasion of privacy?
Miley Cyrus was put on the forefront last week when her parents filed for divorce. It is rumored that certain websites are offering Cyrus large sums of money to talk to kids about coping with divorce. In this case, it's unfair that Billy Ray and Tish are being referred to as "Miley's parents." Although the divorce obviously involves Miley, she should not be the headlining Cyrus in the reports.
These two stars have already shared so much with their fans through music, writings, interviews, even tweets, and undoubtedly have used their own experiences to help others, but the way their altruistic natures are being exploited in times of misfortune is unacceptable.
The image of Britney Spears being carried out of her home on a stretcher comes to mind, although not the same, is similar because the press seems to love celebrity misfortune. Thoughts and prayers go out from the Fans to Demi and her family and the Cyrus family. Due to both Demi and Miley's self- proclaimed faith in God, we know they will be just fine.
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