Barnes, B. (2011, May). Tween stars wanted: Must be primed for pressure. The New York Times. Retrieved May 11, 2011, from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/technology/internet/12underage.html?_r=1&src=tptw
What happened to the simple life? The simple life is gone for up-and-coming tween stars. The article discusses why this new generation of tween stars has to be able to do it all. First, they are expected to bring in the big money with the ability to act, dance, sing, and sell. While doing all of that they are expected to be seen as good role models for other tweens. The author also points out that living up to these standards can be difficult since so many tweens have recently failed at being perfect, such as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Vanessa Hudgens. I liked how the parents have been serving as guides to the new parents. I also liked how the McClain family is jointly taking the responsibility of China Anne’s behavior and attitude.
I found it interesting that the examples given were all females. This seems to be the case with all media that it is the female stars that are messing up the most. I wonder then if we should not be allowing them more time to grow up before we force them into a world where they must do everything perfectly. No one is perfect and should not be expected to be, but it does come with the cost of being a star. I also wonder what the male tween stars are doing differently than the females; there must be a reason for their good behavior. Do “we” judge female actresses more harshly than males and why?
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