| WCBSTV.com's Weekly 'Rag Wrap-Up'
(CBS) NEW YORK Hey, its that time of the week again, when the gossip mags hit the racks and our daily commute is made so much sweeter. It's clear Lindsay Lohans partying is old news, because Angie, Brad and their brood are once again ruling the tabs. US Weekly goes "Inside Shilohs World", In Touch calls Angelina "Scary Skinny", the duo is "Raising Their Kids Apart!" according to Life & Style and Brad "Speaks His Mind" to OK! Which leaves the question, what is there about their lives we dont know?Dont worry Jen wants to answer that. This weeks Star Exclusive claims Aniston is getting ready to pen a tell-all tome about Brad and their break-up. Plus, shell reportedly dish on the behind the scenes antics of Friends. Mmmm.... I dont know about you, but Ive moved on. Im much more interested in Angie being "Scary Skinny."Speaking of which, all the rags are whispering about her painfully thin look.
Am I Mature Enough To Become A Parent?
Dear Dr. Levister: I'm 14 and pregnant. My mom says I'm not mature enough to be a parent. I say I'm not too young to love my child. L.E. Dear L.E. It's noble to say your child will be loved but love alone won't put food in its mouth nor will it pay for your child's college education. Parenting is hard work that requires more than just love. It's pathetic that our schools don't require classes in what is probably the most important legacy you'll leave behind. Becoming a parent means being an adult 24-7. Becoming physically mature means you'll need to mature emotionally and mentally too. A parent has many responsibilities. When it comes to child rearing, providing food, shelter clothing and medical care are just the beginning of what is expected. A child needs mature guidance.
The downside of paradise
Actually, I don't believe that any place is heaven on earth -- though I've been to my fair share of purgatories, or worse -- but some readers are disappointed that I don't always highlight the lowlights of Hawaii. What about the sluggish traffic on Kauai's Coconut Coast or in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, they ask. What about the helicopters that crash during sightseeing tours? And, did I know that many Hawaii residents oppose the coming interisland ferry service? Two answers: Either I already addressed these concerns in other venues in The Chronicle, or the complaints weren't germane to the issue at hand. But, for the record, I heartily approve of visitors being aware that they're going to a real place, with real people in real situations, and not a manufactured Disneyland safely engineered for your pleasure.
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