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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon
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Just read that. Funny how they talk of the "horrors", etc.
But Marlon's own words in Keef's book tell a much different tale. He grew up smart and tough and quick on his feet.
His childhood was awesome.
Lots of people have traumatic things happen. For instance my wife was 3 years old when her mother was shot to death right in front of her. Her family was dirt poor (none of the millions that poor Marlon was forced to live in luxury with), etc.
And yet, she came out the sweetest, smartest, and most good hearted well adjusted person you could ever ask for.
Hell, if anything I think we BABY kids too much these days. Heck we still call them "kids" when they are 18. Don't let 'em drink, etc.
So they end up dependent and vulnerable well into their 20's.
Marlon Richards was ready for anything and everything the world had to offer by the time he was a young teen. Plus he was rich as hell and could have any woman he wanted just because of who his dad was.
I think these celebrity kids absolutely have it made.
Do a lot of them turn up screwed up anyway? Yep. I guess it's human nature for some to have "emotional issues" just because they have the luxury of having them.
I mean if they were "ordinary" people most of the wouldn't have time to have emotional issues caused by mommy and daddy. They would be too busy trying to make a living and shit.
But that's just my opinion. Everybody is different. Marlon Richards turned out great. So did Keith Richard's daughter. How much is "nurture" vs. "nature"? Who knows.