It disgusts me that the paps harass kids like this. I don't LIKE it when they harass the stars, but at least with them they signed on for the publicity. For the most part they are prepared for it.

The kids should be OFF LIMITS, I don't care HOW cute they are.

Of course they shouldn't. Where would you draw the line? Should Obama give up his presidency to protect his children's privacy? It's silly to even think it's a question, in my opinion.

And celebrities don't "decide to keep them in the limelight while pursuing high profile careers." They decide to keep their job after kids, just like a lot of regular folk.

good point, greggie. it's not the parents' fault, it's not like they're going out asking for their children to be harassed. but some stars don't seem to have this issue, I'm thinking Julia, why's it so much easier for her?

She doesn't work much, for starters. She also lives in areas where it's more difficult to get pictures, which isn't as realistic for someone who works regularly.

Choosing to work regularly does have the side effect of keeping children in the limelight, but it's not the same as choosing specifically to keep the children public.

I also think that people like the Jolie-Pitts, no matter where they live or how much they work, they're going to be pursued for a good long time.

Some parents do put their children in the limelight for publicity. I won't name them here, but with some of the celebrities it's obvious that's what they're doing.

For those that aren't, LIKE Julia and Reese, there's no reason they shouldn't work, but the paparazzi need to use some common sense.

Oh I agree some do, I just completely disagree with the story's claim that anyone pursuing a high-profile career is choosing to put their child in the limelight. And there are some that can go completely low-profile and have years before they're left alone. It's just not always a choice they can make.

Seriously, why are putting this on the stars? Why isn't the question, wow, why are the photographers being straight out jerks? Who raised to them think it was worth money to yell at children? Any amount of money? Why do we act like we have no control or censure over the photographers or the sites (like this one) who buy the pictures?

"Some parents do put their children in the limelight for publicity. I won't name them here, but with some of the celebrities it's obvious that's what they're doing.

For those that aren't, LIKE Julia and Reese, there's no reason they shouldn't work, but the paparazzi need to use some common sense."

I agree mykie

That sentence should have said "some" and I just clarified, but I posed the question because I think it's a very topical subject and wanted to hear our readers opinions.

I'm with Greggie, I don't think they should have to give up their careers.

I do feel like I am part of the problem though. If I didn't read these sites and occasionally purchase the tabloid magazines then the pictures wouldn't be worth much. If they weren't worth anything then there would be no need for the competition and some of the low life tactics they use to "get the shot".

I agree, macgirl. I do feel kind of silly complaining about paparazzi while on a gossip blog.

It may be hard, but if celebs don't want their family pursued they need to stop talking about their family and they need to stop telling cute little stories of what their kids do. I think Johnny Depp is a master of this because whenever he talks about the kiddies its very general and he never goes into detail or stays on the subject for a long time. But he also doesn't live in LA or started dating his wife a week or so after separating from his wife. It depends.

And no I don't think celebs should give up their careers if they don't want to. I think you made a good point greggie, I heard someone say why would Barack run for Prez if he has 2 young kids and I gave the person the "that was a dumb thing to day" look. Same thing applies in this situation.

A lot of the stars manage to keep their children out of the
press most of the time but there are those that use them
for publicity. 90% of them only get photographed with them
once in awhile. The others go out of their way to call attention
to them, selling pictures, doing magazine spreads, and etc.
If you call attention to them then what do you expect. I don't
think they can expect anything else. Seeing the kids once in
awhile is fine but putting them out there all the time is wrong.
Most stars don't feel the need to make themselves look good by
having children which really has nothing to do with being a star.
Reese doesn't tell us all the private details of having kids,
which is good. It shows respect for her children and she is
right to protect them. Nicole, Hallie, Selma Hayak and dozens
of others get their kids photographed once in awhile but they
aren't making it a business.

wow that is really bd that they harass the kids aswell

reese is such a sweetheart

xoxo

in ways it is sad that the choices the parents make in Hollywood automatically effect the children! Though they are not always bad decisions it does.....and the kids get shaped by it or even judged early on. I dont think in certain situations that the parents need to give up their jobs...but either way the child will be stuck in the middle of it all no matter what...it seems for the most part a lot of celeb parent are trying to give their kids a normal life as possible and protecting them...its not always enouf though.....IDK