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James Poniewozik · Diamond

Bristol Palin "Palin Family Discovers Acceptable Television Program" (Time 2/23/10)

Jen the Michigander · SuperModerator

This just doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Politicians' kids are different from the children of other famous people. I think the politicians who keep their kids out of the spotlight-- and the kids-over-18 who keep themselves out of the spotlight-- are making the right choice. And I can already see how this is going to play out. Bristol will appear on the show, the lefty pundits and late-night comedians will skewer her, and then Sarah will launch another "poor me, the media is so mean to my family" campaign.

Hillarysmygirl16 · Administrator

I think that this could be a good idea because Bristol is a teen mom and yes we exist. I was a teen mom and its very hard because your still a teenager and you still want to do teenage things but your a mom and the baby comes first. Its not glamorous and young teenage girls need to learn that.

rachel · Platinum

Hillarysmygirl16 wrote:

I think that this could be a good idea because Bristol is a teen mom and yes we exist. I was a teen mom and its very hard because your still a teenager and you still want to do teenage things but your a mom and the baby comes first. Its not glamorous and young teenage girls need to learn that.

I think you would be right if it were a teenage girl who faced real problems. Like can't get a babysister to go to school college, can't afford to buy pamers pay rent with minimum job, but Bristol palin doesn't fit that. I am sure Sarah is taking care of her grandchild and helping bristol out and bristol's child wants for nothing. My mom was a teenage mom at 17 and her mom couldn't help her out she had to navigate that alone, while bristol maybe young emotionally as far as carining for her child, she has none of the economic concerns that many teenage moms have. If this is what she want's to do fine, but I hope she tells her mom not to cry foul when the media goes after her.

Sanders · Diamond

rachel wrote:

Hillarysmygirl16 wrote:
I think that this could be a good idea because Bristol is a teen mom and yes we exist. I was a teen mom and its very hard because your still a teenager and you still want to do teenage things but your a mom and the baby comes first. Its not glamorous and young teenage girls need to learn that.
I think you would be right if it were a teenage girl who faced real problems. Like can't get a babysister to go to school college, can't afford to buy pamers pay rent with minimum job, but Bristol palin doesn't fit that. I am sure Sarah is taking care of her grandchild and helping bristol out and bristol's child wants for nothing. My mom was a teenage mom at 17 and her mom couldn't help her out she had to navigate that alone, while bristol maybe young emotionally as far as carining for her child, she has none of the economic concerns that many teenage moms have. If this is what she want's to do fine, but I hope she tells her mom not to cry foul when the media goes after her.

Yes, and of course Palins know this is so.

So, it makes it a money-making endeavor for the Palins. A movie. They are using the mother and the daughter's stories to make more money.

Jen the Michigander wrote:
This just doesn't sound like a good idea to me. Politicians' kids are different from the children of other famous people. I think the politicians who keep their kids out of the spotlight-- and the kids-over-18 who keep themselves out of the spotlight-- are making the right choice. And I can already see how this is going to play out. Bristol will appear on the show, the lefty pundits and late-night comedians will skewer her, and then Sarah will launch another "poor me, the media is so mean to my family" campaign.

Totally agree with you.

If she is going by all publicity is good publicity, I would say, no, that is not so for someone who has a long pit to dig themselves out of.

I was surprised that someone wanting to be a candidate if there is a door that might open is letting this happen.

Hillarysmygirl16 · Administrator

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-- Edited by Hillarysmygirl16 on Wednesday 24th of February 2010 04:36:56 PM

Sanders · Diamond

"Bristol Palin to Play Self on 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'" (Politico 2/23/10)

Hillarysmygirl16 · Administrator

RE: Bristol Palin "Palin Family Discovers Acceptable Television Program" (Time 2/23/10)

Hillarysmygirl16 · Administrator

I have returned this thread.
I have to disagree that Sarah had anything to do with her daughter's decision to do this. Bristol is 18 almost 19 and kids that age are grown and have no problem letting everyone know this.
Sarah promoting her own baby I can see keeping him out of the public eye if he were a normal child. He is a baby right now and could care less about what others think. He has Downs and since people tend to want these children hidden away I am glad that Sarah is doing this.
The attacks that Sarah complained about were out of bounds. I am sure Bristol knows what she is doing. There is nothing wrong with what she did and if she wants to go on TV and perhaps help another teen then what is the problem. She is an adult and no longer a child.
I am pretty sure Sarah is not exploitng her children anymore then Hllary did during the Primary. Hillary wasn't pimping out Chelsea and Sarah isn't pimping out her children

Sanders · Diamond

Sorry, I dont think Sarah Palin is causing it to happen, but parents do have a lot of control on their children even when they are "old enough" especially when they are financially relatively reliant on their parents. I dont think it is good for her to have this happen and the topic constantly remain in the forefront. I was viewing it from the viewpoint of IMPACT on her prospects.

As for Bristol, it is a good opportunity to break into the film industry as well to make her statement on the topic as she has done before. It will be interesting if she wins an Emmy. She is quite good looking and has good camera presence.