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Maplewoody
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Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1217
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, May 26, 2006 - 11:43 pm: | 
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Marie Osmond shocked
by daughters' Internet sex talk
Pop star-turned-doll maker MARIE OSMOND has launched a personal crusade to clean up the Internet after learning her two teenage daughters have been posting sexually explicit correspondence on their MySpace.com websites.
The PAPER ROSES singer felt compelled to give a statement to US tabloid National Enquirer after the publication uncovered outrageous content on her daughters JESSICA and RACHAEL's blogs.
On her site, 18-year-old Jessica, who was adopted by Osmond as an infant, claims she is a bi-sexual who craves sex "as many times as possible," while her 16-year-old sister describes herself as a "slut" and a "whore" in correspondence and opened up about her dreams of having sex with DAVID BOWIE.
In her statement, shocked Marie, a devout Mormon, says, "I am saddened by some of the choices that two of our children have made.
"The insidious potential for harm from adolescent Internet sites like MySpace.com only exacerbates these kinds of problems.
"If my being a celebrity figure is good for anything, let it be as a voice of warning to other parents that no matter how protective we think we may have been with our children in the past, we need to become more knowledgeable and even more vigilant now in order to protect them."
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Ligeti Man Meat
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Username: Ligeti
Post Number: 670
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 7:20 am: |
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If I were Marie, I'd take the computers away from the kids and put them in the middle of the street so they would get run over. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2045
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 9:15 am: |
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The computers? Or the kids?  |
Soparents
Citizen
Username: Soparents
Post Number: 473
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 9:18 am: |
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In that photo she looks like a bride of dracula.....
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Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1341
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 12:33 pm: |
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Nothing worse than blaming someone or something else for their own inadequate parenting. |
Kibbegirl
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Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 611
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 12:38 pm: |
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Whether it be a celebrity or regular folks like us, the bottom line is that we need to talk candidly to our children about sex. Not to say that this will deter them from exploring, but given the right tools make making the right decisions possible. I'm not sure what's going on in Marie's home. I do know from a few interviews that I've seen, she has had several mental setbacks and probably has been unable to properly supervise these girls. I don't know about Mormon beliefs either (except for what I see on "Big Love"!), so don't know how the sex talk is dealt with in that religion. Why blame the Internet as a whole? I'm using the Internet now to communicate with others and there's nothing sexy going on here :-) |
sac
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Username: Sac
Post Number: 3458
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 12:50 pm: |
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There's a lot sexy going on in MySpace, though. Perhaps it is wishful thinking on my part, but I think it is much more talk and less action than many of the postings imply. I think it is unrealistic to expect that we can keep our children away from MySpace or any other such sites, or what's on TV, for that matter. But we can certainly try to keep the communication lines open with them (the children, that is) to try to balance what they are seeing and hearing in the media. |
Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1344
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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Yes, a little watchful eye, alot of connection with your children, and a sincere focus on their well being does indicate where they are and what you can do to maintain an influence. There are avenues that can be taken to direct them to places where their interests can be influenced by better more positive opportunities, for eg, less tv, less computer use, and more interaction with books and positive people. It does, however, start at home. |
Andrea Weisbard
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Username: Njnetsfan
Post Number: 459
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 9:53 am: |
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Sac,
I have a myspace site and there is nothing sexy going on. I have 67 friends and I know most of them and they are mostly pro wrestlers. Sometimes the language is a bit X rated at times, but nothing else is. One of my friends happens to be a mother of two young children.
This is the link to my myspace site is: http://www.myspace.com/iwfsbiggestfan
check it out and you'll see what I mean |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2823
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 12:19 pm: |
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I agree with sac. I did learn a bit about myspace when some things arose in the middle school. Made my kid make linking to her myspace by invitation only (otherwise, some pretty unsavory link to links can happen). Also got her to put me on her invite list so I can drop in whenever and view. On hers I've seen some predictable blue language, but nothing I don't absolutely disapprove. Seem some others -- most often girls -- that were pretty, er, nasty for 12-15 year olds. Esp questionable self-photos.
These can be the "slam books" of our time, and that needs a look by parents to make sure kids are not overly, nastily harrassing anyone. |
anotherkittie
Citizen
Username: Anotherkittie
Post Number: 35
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 5:05 pm: |
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Carrie,
Are you saying that expressing feelings of bi-sexuality are a result of bad parenting? I hope I'm misreading your post.
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Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1345
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 8:25 pm: |
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Anotherkittie:
If you read Osmonds statement ( see below) you might tend to wonder where you went wrong if you had children like this, bisexuality or not.
"On her site, 18-year-old Jessica, who was adopted by Osmond as an infant, claims she is a bi-sexual who craves sex "as many times as possible," while her 16-year-old sister describes herself as a "slut" and a "whore" in correspondence and opened up about her dreams of having sex with DAVID BOWIE"
The first one to take the high road is in denial. |
anotherkittie
Citizen
Username: Anotherkittie
Post Number: 39
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 9:30 pm: |
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I understand, Carrie. It definitely sounds like something isn't quite "right" but young adults can say things they don't really "mean". I just wanted to clarify, and I'm glad that it seems as though you didn't mean what I thought you meant. Obviously, there are some things to talk about in that family. I just think it's wrong to judge anybody's parenting (just like to judge anyone's marriage).
I don't quite understand what you mean about taking the high road and being in denial though...who is that aimed toward? |
Carrie Avery
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Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1347
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 7:24 am: |
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Ah, ... kittie, don't fret it isn't aimed at anyone in particular, it is a matter of speech, perhaps southern in nature, as I am originally from the South. All it implies is that as you mentioned, some people say things they don't mean, and this case, Osmond felt the need to blame the media for her children's behaviour. This in fact could be part of it, I agree, and though she takes responsibility (I am sure) for her part in it, sometimes people's reation to a crisis is to blame somewhere else, which is a denial of our own part in the situation. 'The first one to speak loses', or 'the person who fought back started the fight'...see what I mean? |
thegoodsgt
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Username: Thegoodsgt
Post Number: 990
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 7:46 am: |
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We've allowed our society and culture to deteriorate to this point, and now parents are trying to protect their children against forces far beyond what occurs within one's home and family.
Good luck, Marie, but it's a hopeless battle. |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 2157
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 8:50 am: |
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I agree...Good luck cleansing the internet. Bigger and better than you have tried. |
Carrie Avery
Citizen
Username: Carrie33
Post Number: 1349
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 12:55 pm: |
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There's nothing so hopeless as someone who doesn't know what they can or cannot change.Information starts in your own home, then simply create an atomosphere where the internet is explained and discussed in ways that they can respect and and deal with appropriately. Giving into what you consider bigger than yourself is a cop-out. You do have control and it starts at home. If you believe it is "hopless" than it is, if you believe you can make a differance, do it. Show your children than not everthing is "real" or worth the time pursuing. Tell your children that technology is beneficial but needs special cautions as there is bad people out there. Be honest, that is the key. It might be a bit advanced for those who are hesitant, but remember if it isn't you they get their facts from it is from those of less value than you. Think about it. |
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