When I was younger, I wished that my parents had taken some form of initiative and turned me into a child star (that way, my logic went, I would not have to work as hard when I was older). I am so glad now that my parents did no such thing. Liam's death is so sad when considering all that he went through before his passing. I agree that stars and idols alike should have some regulations before they turn 18, because this is not the first time we hear of these stories. Thank you so much for your touching post and for the articles linked.
Jennifer Weiner wrote a good essay in The NY Times called "There Is No Safe Way to Turn Teenagers Into Megastars" in response to Liam's death, which asks whom we're willing to sacrifice in the name of entertainment/ profits.
When I was younger, I wished that my parents had taken some form of initiative and turned me into a child star (that way, my logic went, I would not have to work as hard when I was older). I am so glad now that my parents did no such thing. Liam's death is so sad when considering all that he went through before his passing. I agree that stars and idols alike should have some regulations before they turn 18, because this is not the first time we hear of these stories. Thank you so much for your touching post and for the articles linked.
Grateful to you for sharing and for loving these dumb boys. What a sad, sad thing. <3
A Heart that Works was an incredible read. It's hard (and I can only imagine it would be even harder to read as a parent) but it's a beautiful book.
Jennifer Weiner wrote a good essay in The NY Times called "There Is No Safe Way to Turn Teenagers Into Megastars" in response to Liam's death, which asks whom we're willing to sacrifice in the name of entertainment/ profits.
I have found Swifties for Kamala to be a fun way to GOTV. https://www.mobilize.us/votersoftomorrow/event/725870/ we watch livestreams of Eras concerts and textbank together, doing one tonight!
This is beautiful, Sophie ♥️