The Kids Speak Out

Tweens and the Osmonds

I remember when my daughter was a tween her bedroom was covered with posters of Marie Osmond and once in a while brother, Donny.  What a clean and wholesome image they protrayed to tweens.  With their own television show, the siblings even fussed at each other showing that was normal. 

Sarah, one of our fans at The Kids Speak Out, left a comment that I completely agree with.  She stated that Hilary Duff, an idol to Tweens, have kept herself clean, wholesome and protraying an image to young people saying "it's OK to be good".  However, as Sarah pointed out, Hilary is not as marketable as some of the other idols who get into trouble and slowing destroying their lives right in front of our Tweens. 

As parents there is a strong need for you to watch the Tween Idols to make sure your Tween is being exposed to the type of idols that will ensure that "it's OK to be good".

Tweens and Their Idols

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana is going to be interviewed by Barbara Waters after the Academy Show tonight.  I was trying to compose questions I would like to ask Miley if I had the opportunity.  Most everyday questions you would ask Tweens would certainly not apply..such as:  "Where do you see yourself in five years?  What are your career goals and your personal goals?"  An appropriate question may be.."how are you going to protect yourself from being brought down by the media and how have you assured that you will be making good decisions for your life?"

Watch the interview tonight and let's see what questions Barbara Waters ask Miley.  I'm wondering if her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, will be present during the interview???  Let's watch together.