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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker condemns paparazzi harassment of their children as evil while tolerating it on themselves.
In plain terms
I don't mind paparazzi bothering me, but it is evil when they bother my kids.
What can you take from it?
Protecting children from media harassment is a crucial parental boundary.

Where it applies

  • dealing with media attention
  • parenting in spotlight

Putting it to work

  • set privacy boundaries for kids

Questions to consider

  • How do you protect your children from media?
  • Is media attention ever fair?

Another view

Public figures often have limited privacy regardless of children.

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