not so fun before puberty

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If you thought Paris Hilton was famous for no reason, than you should consider the Sean Preston. Really, what has that kid done with himself to garner all those Life & Style covers?

Clearly, the judging of celebrities has not gone far enough. If L. Lo cared about the press, she wouldn’t be hooking up with three guys in one day. But what about the kids of famous people? Has the press done enough to ensure their future insecurities?

In the past, celebrity kids didn't get hounded because magazines respected their privacy and avoided exposure that could compromise a family's security, and there weren't nearly as many tabloids desperate for fodder.

But it's not just those weeklies that report like gossipy aunties on kids and pit them against each other in survival of the cutest contests. On the Web, coverage of celebrity kids has also hit a fever pitch, and the atmosphere is more vicious than a schoolyard brawl. Babies are branded "ugly losers," and awkward teens get called out as "homely hippos."

Look, if Shioh Pitt didn’t want to be famous, she shouldn’t have attached herself to Angelina’s uterus.

Jan 2, 2008 · posted by rebecca · Link · Respond