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Michael Arceneaux, a blogger atEbony.com, makes an important observation about Willow Smith's recent Twitter hijinks, saying that Will and Jada Smith need to intervene because the child pop star is displaying too much vulnerability online.

In recent weeks, Willow Smith has seemingly learned a very important lesson about social media, and more importantly, the repercussions that come as a result of her echoing her most personal thoughts on an oh-so-public platform.

The littlest Smith seemed to be a bit down and let that be known via tweets like, “This day has been horrific ... #wishlifewaseasy” and “Sometimes ... Life sucks.” Immediately people assumed that she was referencing her parents, who have been rumored to be on the verge of divorce for several months. A defiant Willow wrote in response, “Omg, stop it already! I'm not allowed to have a bad day? This has nothing to do with my parents! Geez!”

The day before that message, the 11-year-old burgeoning Pop star said, “I am regular person ... For forget that (sic) ... Nobody has a PICTURE PERFECT life ... I am still just a child ... ”

That statement rings true, but the latter part of it is what stands out the most. No matter how bright a child Willow Smith may appear to be, she is still very much a young child. Knowing that begs the question: just why is she on Twitter? And really, is there no one around monitoring her tweets?

I am not one of those people who can believe that an 11-year-old can’t have real problems. There could very well be something causing Willow to stress out. Whatever it is, though, I worry that she might be choosing the wrong forum to express such grievances. As archaic as it may sound, there are these wonderful things called journals that allow you to express your thoughts privately. Perhaps Willow should be given one so she can jot down those kinds of thoughts there.

Why are kids younger than 16 having Twitter or any social networking site anyway? She's too young for that plus folks are cruel online smh

Timmy84 said:

Why are kids younger than 16 having Twitter or any social networking site anyway? She's too young for that plus folks are cruel online smh

I agree.

I love Will and I like Jada to but I feel they could better monitor their kids.

Some of the things that Willow has said, wears and has I would have NEVER gotten away with at that age. I didnt get my cell phone until I was in highschool and I didnt cut my hair till I was about to graduate highschool!! Willow seems like a smart girl but she seems kinda fast for her age. I dont blame her though. I know she has rich parents but that doesnt mean they can let her go butt wild.

But is their marri.................oh you know.

mjscarousal said:

Timmy84 said:

Why are kids younger than 16 having Twitter or any social networking site anyway? She's too young for that plus folks are cruel online smh

I agree.

I love Will and I like Jada to but I feel they could better monitor their kids.

Some of the things that Willow has said, wears and has I would have NEVER gotten away with at that age. I didnt get my cell phone until I was in highschool and I didnt cut my hair till I was about to graduate highschool!! Willow seems like a smart girl but she seems kinda fast for her age. I dont blame her though. I know she has rich parents but that doesnt mean they can let her go butt wild.

Cmon its pretty obvious that the parents are whoring out the kids for media attention.

Howard Stern had a funny little bit about where she'll be in a couple years.

Counting the seconds where you-know-who will come in here in defense mode.