Growing Up Well

“The fact that it’s happened shouldn’t be at all surprising. After all, it’s just the way things are in the music industry. Sadly, a host of parents who thought they were doing the safe thing are learning otherwise. Even sadder, the great majority of people will notice, but not care.“  Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent / Youth Understanding, writes this in his blog.

“This time it’s Miley Cyrus, a 17-year-old (not even legally an adult) who has chosen to walk the path to pop music sustainability by going through an almost overnight transformation. It’s not an original move. It’s a path that’s been followed many times before. . . . and, it works. Now, one must wonder what effect Miley’s makeover will have on the values, attitudes, and behaviors of a host of elementary-aged kids who watched and adored her and her every move.”

Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, and a host of other young singers have all gone down the same path that Miley Cyrus is now on.  Each one, at some point in their careers, crossed the threshold.  They made their choice to run from the lucrative KIDS section of the bookstore to the more-lucrative ADULT section.  And most of their young fans follow along with a new-found love for what is “smokin’ hot.”

So, here in this video you will witness the death of Hannah Montana.  Say goodbye to the sweet, cute, happy-go-lucky Hannah Montana, the princess of the Disney TV empire.  Say goodbye to Miley Cyrus, the emerging young pop-country singer.  Say hello to the sexy new Miley Cyrus.  See and judge for yourself

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