As a mom, this is what I think when I see Miley Cyrus' naked back: There goes another one. Yet another teen idol succumbs to the temptations of stardom, letting down all the kids who admire her. My 9-year-old daughter harbors dreams of becoming Hannah Montana, a regular girl with a glamorous rock star identity that she keeps hidden from everyone but a few close friends.
The Cyrus family's charges that Vanity Fair manipulated the photo shoot seem insincere. Miley's family and friends were present for the photo session and viewed digital images. I think they just wanted deniability -- in other words, to blame the sexing-up of this 15-year-old star on the media. Now, Miley can have it both ways with sexy published images that push her into adult-style stardom while claiming innocence and staying in good with the Disney network, where "Hannah Montana" airs.
Move over, girls, Miley's ready to take on the boys. I guess I'll have my daughter shop around for a new role model. How about Jamie Lynn Spears? Pregnant at 16. Or Vanessa Anne Hudgens from "High School Musical"? Whoops, published nudie photos on the Internet. Britney Spears? Brooke Shields? Two more in a long line of girls whose innocence was bartered for fame.
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I saw the photo and quite truthfully, I really don't see anything wrong with it. Yes, her back is exposed, but not anymore than it would be if she were wearing a formal backless dress. I don't think she looks provocative, in fact, exactly the opposite, maybe a little innocent. Come on, lets get onto more important things like the country's economy and then maybe, just maybe young girls won't be exploited.
The role model in question isn't real -- it's a fictional character, Hannah Montana. And the character hasn't changed just because the actress posed for a relatively harmless photo. Now, if a girl on her own decides to forsake Hannah Montana as a role model, that's her choice. But I don't see the point of making a girl shop for another role model because the actress posed in a sheet.
Don't let your 9 y/o daughter see pics of Miley, posing with a sheet around her chest, with her back exposed. You as a parent can stop her from buying the magazine or God fobid you monitor what she sees on the Net.
Hey Miley I'm 7years old and I'm your biggest fan... I watch all your shows and have your CD.... Thanks for being a great role model!!
Love,
Aaliyah