With unwholesome celebrities constantly within kids’ view and at their fingertips, parents may worry about their teenagers choosing these public personas as role models. Some kids and teens may find this sort of lifestyle appealing and may be intrigued by the lights, cameras, glamour, and glitz. But the last thing parents want is for their tween or teen to emulate Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan’s wild lifestyle. Parents may also worry that the wafer-thin frames of celebrities such as Nichole Ritchie, Hillary Duff, and Mary-Kate Olson send unhealthy messages about body size – a size that is virtually unattainable for most girls. Parents who talk to their teens and establish a foundation for positive role models can help them to steer clear of this pop culture frenzy.
