Comments for 0 at http://www.newcastleschild.com.au , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.newcastleschild.com.au Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:19:31 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-856 Researching new phosphor materials (which are currently being used in fluorescent lighting as well) that make LED light “warmer[url=http://www.sino-buy.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=36_73]buy GU10 LED[/url] - buy GU10 LED Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:00:12 +0100 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-85 You'd think that considering 'her Daddy died' that there might have been a pause to reflect. Constant non-stop activity in front of cameras and audiences doesn't really lend this to occurring. Sure, you shed a tear - has Bindi had the time to do the same? The never-ending strive to pursue the almighty dollar seems to be the driving force here. Sure we all hope the best, but haven't we seen the child star burn so bright then die. Nicky Webster anyone? 2000 Olympic darling of Australia. 2006 FMH 'raunchy' photo shoot for that last, desperate, dollar. So enjoy her performance now, I hope it's worth her future wellbeing... Maybe the playboy shoot tagline will be "Crickey - Bindi strips off to save the sperm (whale)"! Won't that be adorable! At least the commercial 'activism' of the shoot (like her new movie) will be a soothing balm on our souls. I don't have anything against 'Bindi the product' - I mean I never like 'Steve the product' either but my point is Steve was the product. He chose that life. Bindi wasn't and didn't. A year off to reflect wouldn't be a bad thing methinks. - An Idle Dad Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:26:12 +0100 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-84 It's hard to disagree with your take on this one, and certainly I don't see Bindi's celebrity as exploitation in the vein of reality TV kids (she's no Jon & Kate + 8 child ;-) That said, it's exactly *because* her beloved Daddy died doing this kind of work when she was so young that I have some concerns for her long-term. It's great that she's continuing his dream etc but when she is older, will she be free to question whether or not it is HER dream? Or will she feel bound to this path because of love and loyalty to her father's memory? I suppose I would feel less (if any) concern if Steve was still alive, actually. It's the notion of it all riding on Bindi's young shoulders that makes me a bit sad. One last thing, in response to missamyable who wrote "People don't write criticism about children on Broadway or in Hollyood, they praise and congratulate the children for their success" - sorry, but I beg to differ. There is an entire media and publishing industry around criticising both child performers and their parents. Although I do agree that Bindi isn't directly analogous in most ways. - ZucchiniBikini Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:28:05 +0100 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-83 When I see Bindi Irwin I have to remind myself that she is the same age as my own daughter. She seems older (poised, the way she speaks) and yet also somehow much younger at the same time. Probably to do with the content of her shows etc being aimed at younger kids. But there is a kind of naiveté about her as well - she seems pretty sheltered. Whether that is a good or a bad thing, well it depends on your outlook. Bindi has probably had lots of life experiences that my daughter will never get, but my little girl is so much luckier, because she gets to cuddle with her Daddy every day. PS - Jayne, I thought I was the only one who gets emotional taking her kids to shows like that. I even got a little teary putting my daughter on the bus to see Wicked with school last year, because I remembered how amazing the big productions can be for the first time. Usually I'm so jaded and analytical. - thinkthinkers Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:17:01 +0100 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-82 I am so pleased to read something that supports Bindi Irwin. I think of her in the same light as Jane every time I come across her- she is living without her Dad. Bindi is the subject of so much concern but she is merely a child following her dream! People don't write criticism about children on Broadway or in Hollyood, they praise and congratulate the children for their success. Why should Bindi be any different? You hit the nail on the head Jayne- Terri is a good mother and a strong woman and she knows what is best for her children. - missamyable Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:40:40 +0100 http://www.newcastleschild.com.au/My-Blog-Dashboard/300-Holidays-and-Bindi-Irwin.php#comment-81 Exactly right. "Their daddy died." And therein lies the heartbreak. It's one of those rare occasions where I am glad this little girl is being encouraged to do what she does. Far better environmental awareness, through acting and singing than tiaras and tantrums and beauty pageants. - Seraphim Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:35:54 +0100