Celebrities have existed since the dawn of time, from the ancient Greek Olympics (44 BC) to today. The majority of people around the world grew up with a celebrity idol: singers, actresses, painters, poets or even athletes. We looked up to them hoping that one day we could be in their shoes and the shining star that they are. Sometimes, even if the person we admired the most made bad decisions and disappointed the people who admired them the most. It is believed that fame and fortune can corrupt celebrities. Celebrity culture refers to the culture of popularizing certain people with certain attributes that society considers exceptional. Celebrities can come from different age groups and ethnicities. It is also believed that younger child stars seem to have a harder time living the celebrity life. Child stars may be created or known as child celebrities due to the fact that they have celebrity parents. Being a celebrity is hard enough, but it can be even harder at a young age. Most parents believe that their child can do and achieve anything, and when they notice that their child has a natural talent, they usually push them to improve in that area. This talent can vary from sports to singing. Most child stars whose parents aren't famous Oliver 2 stars usually push their child more. These parents often become defensive when accused of being pushy parents; they simply defend themselves by saying “I just wanted to help” (Charlotte Church’s mother). This is the general line of defense, "but parents must allow their children to become involved in show business" (O'Connor). The professional personality while being...... middle of paper ......him but the world around him. He has consistently given back to society by donating millions of dollars. Michael is one of the few celebrities able to sustain his career as a celebrity, but the benefits to him and to society are exceptional. Growing up as a famous kid can be difficult and have its challenges, but every kid goes through tough times. Although there are many advantages to being a child star, I think there are more disadvantages to being one. Overall, if a child has to abandon their Oliver 6 childhood in order to please others, we as a society are teaching them wrong. By being a famous child, one is able to influence the society around them and show why they were chosen to shine so brightly. Some stars rise and some fall, but we as a society can thank them all for making our lives a little more entertaining..