High School Debacle
As a parent, I am disappointed by the news that Vanessa Hudgens, who plays Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical movies, posed for fully nude pictures that are now burning up the internet. She is only 18 and it appears these pictures are not all that recent, in the scheme of things.
In any event, it seems next to impossible for young girls today to find a suitable role model in the entertainment industry. I thought perhaps members of the Disney corral of stars might be careful enough with their personal lives to live up to the expectations placed on them. I mean, how hard is it for a teenager to refrain from allowing someone to photograph them nude as they smile creepily into the camera? It is not one of those things that happen by accident, like getting a speeding ticket or slipping up and saying s swearword in front of fans.
There is just no way I can promote anyone in the entertainment industry as a role model for my daughter. I cannot even force myself to imagine her emulating some of the young girls in Hollywood. Sadly, I can add Hudgens to that list of people who I would rather swallow slivered glass than hold up as an example for Gigi.
Forgiveness is one issue that people are talking about online a lot in relation to this incident. Sure, forgive her. I agree. BUT, it still stands that the damage has been done and the whole image is shattered irreparably. I have to admit that if Disney gives in with this one, I will be sorely disappointed.
I read about it and started a thread on a forum I frequent. Everyone feels the same way. How sad isn’t it?
I think do what you wish in private – but she’s young to be thinking it’s okay for your boyfriend to take nude pictures of you. How sad for her!
I did read that Disney came out and said they support her! Not the nude pics but her and they feel bad it got into the public eye, etc.
There was a time Disney would have ended a contract over less. I suppose I miss those days, because SOMEONE has to draw the line when it comes to our children.
I feel that we should serve as role models for our children.
When I was a student athlete, I had certain world class athletes for whom I had respect, but you know, it was their poise on the court or the track that I admired. Their athleticism, not their personal lives, ya know?
These days we’re too quick to hold someone up to our kids because they like ‘em.
Sure, you can enjoy the way someone sings but you don’t have to live their lives.
I’m saddened that girls have so little respect for themselves that they think acting like a porn star and objectifying themselves is the way to go.
Yikes, man.