Sunday, October 5, 2014

Protecting Privacy of Public Personalities

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis shared the birth of their baby girl, Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher, earlier this week in an unconventional way.

The new father uploaded eight pictures of babies -- some of which were animals -- on his Twitter account, alongside a message of "Can you guess which one is ours, or does it really matter? All babies are cute." (The message has been taken down since its posting.)

High profile celebrities such as the former "That 70's Show" costars have to take extra precaution in protecting the privacy of their children. This instance was, for me, one of the cutest ways to do it.

Other celebrities in the past have gone to greater, more "out there" ways to protect their children, as the world saw with Michael Jackson forcing his children to wear masks when they were in public.

Though it is understandable that fans of these stars want to appreciate the joys of the new additions to families, it is unfortunate that celebrities should have to go to extra lengths to ensure their children's safety. They are people, just like you and me, and they shouldn't have to worry about a person out there with malicious intent. It is sad that they have to go out of their way to hide their identities if they want to take their children out shopping or to get ice cream.

I'm glad that Kutcher was smart enough to be cautious for his child from birth. I hate that he and Kunis can't share new baby photos like everyone else, but at least the pair are being sensible in their baby girl's protection.

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