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The AC confessional
RokofAges75:
I saw the chat online later, and you're right - it was pretty terrible! LOL
I agree - Baylee is so Brian's Mini-Me, and because he's only ten, he probably wants to be just like his dad. That may change as he gets older; he may decide he doesn't want to be a performer after all, and if that's the case, I don't think Brian and Leighanne would push him to, but if he wants to right now, why not let him?
RokofAges75:
So to kind of get us back on topic, here's a related confession. Although my 14-year-old self may have cried when I found out Brian was getting married, I don't hate Leighanne. I don't even dislike her. I've always supported her as Brian's wife, and I've met her several times in real life, and she has always been nothing but sweet. I even have a few Wylee products (ones that weren't completely overpriced), and I love them all.
I don't agree with everything Leighanne says or does, and I will admit, she makes herself an easy target for ridicule with the Wylee stuff and the matchy clothing and the "Husband" comments and all of that... but as long as Brian loves her, I will continue to support her, if for no other reason than because I respect him. I don't like to see fans trashing the guys' wives/significant others. Unless we're talking old girlfriends (*cough*Paris*cough*)... they're fair game!
mare:
I do think Brian and Leighanne love their son and want what's best for him but I do think we can say that about even the worst of parents. Like you said, Ritz when you give your kids everything they want it's what they expect every time. I do think it's great that he does get to travel all over the place with them and he gets to be with his dad and my feelings about home schooling are the same as yours, Julie. I do think they are doing it the right way though with getting him involved in sports etc.. I do think that's where the weird factor comes in for him. Every home schooled child I have ever met has that weird thing going on. Baylee seems no different.
To see your kid interested in performing and acting and letting him audition for local theater to try it out, or a home town show so he can have the spotlight on him is one thing, but saying okay let's have him open up in front of our HUGE, GIGANTIC audience because it'll make him happy, is another. And I'm sorry I think Leighanne DOES use Baylee. I mean she's making Wylee/Baylee products because she KNOWS people will say "Aww he's so cute, let me go buy a gazillion of these things!" Just like I'm sure she'll think of other ways to make money by exploiting her child. Doesn't mean she doesn't love him and think she's doing it in his best interest. And just because aren't as financially unstable as the Carters were, doesn't mean she doesn't anything. Howie and Brian even admitted in the chat that if they are nice to their fans, they'll do anything for them and keep them very financially comfortable. Basically saying, "They'll buy whatever shit we toss their way!" which kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I mean, I always thought that but to actually hear them say it bothered me! LOL
And Cinzia, Nick also grew up performing even more so than Baylee the only difference is the level. Nick was performing at festivals in between pig races while Baylee at the age of 5 or 6 was going out to thousands of people and introducing his father's band.
Again, I know it's none of our business but just like in school when you see things going on with kids and their parents making not the best decisions, you discuss, which is why God invented the teacher's lounge! LOL
I don't mean this thread to turn into a parenting debate or anything, but obviously I have a very strong opinion about this and always have. Same thing about kid pageants. Exact same thing to me! If Baylee was a girl three words... Toddlers and Tiaras!
mare:
Then you best ignore this last post I just made, Julie! lol
RokofAges75:
LOL It's okay, you're entitled to your opinion!
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