Susan Arendt said:
I think that if I had my every move as a 16-year old chronicled and put on display, I'd have a lot more to answer for than Justin Bieber. He's not a entertainment-tron, he's a kid. Kids do dumb stuff. Most of just have the luxury of not having our mistakes talked about on TV.
You are right Susan but the question is where is the accountability when kids do dumb stuff. Sure sometimes people do get away with things because people keep their mouths shut but when things do happen and are reported the question comes is there going to be a punishment that is fit for the child to ensure something like this isn't going to happen and that the child should learn that although in a unique position should learn that the hatred by the majority actually holds no warrant and shouldn't worry about what they think.
If there is anyone I'd like to hear from it is the parents and what are they going to do after everything is found out and a reasonable punishment for Beiber if he did assault another kid like being grounded or doing hard labor.
It is the unique situation Beiber and the next generation is in because the reality is that there really is no age limit to building a portfolio and gaining experience and selling that portfolio. This is radically different to the hybrid that is Gen. Y where half are being exhibitionists getting to post their opinions(researched or not) online, posting their art and posting videos while the other half is more reserved and was basically taught to only brag when you have a real achievement, a medal, win a competition, something where you win and not just participate, or where posting your school work online should only be done when it is published in a newspaper. That basic age barrier is gone and employers are sorta latching onto that but it only works if the candidate is able to sell themselves by having all that experience even if it was making youtube videos.
Beiber is going to have to get used to his unique lifestyle but realize that he is hopefully getting millions of dollars as people decide to assign the value of Beiber to be watched and adored like any other child actor star.