Lindsay Lohan's Mother At The Heart Of Lindsay's Pain, Far Worse Off Than Peers - Page 2
As for Dina Lohan, she is beyond help. She is the person that Lindsay is probably most hurt by. Lindsay, who turns 21 in July, is not stupid. She is talented and there is something in her that shows me she is probably quite intelligent. But she isn't learned, she is rather arrogant and hopelessly misguided. She knows that her mother is merely using her, just like everyone else. That has to be deeply painful.
Even Paris Hilton, 26, the oldest in the "bad-girl-posse", has that crucial support that young people need on their way to adulthood. Most of us couldn't possibly hope to understand the strange relationship she shares with her parents, who have had to watch her behave in ways that must be incredibly embarrassing, but somehow they remain close. And more importantly, they stand by her through each and every one of her screwups, united and squarely in her corner. I have to think that in private, there are some heated discussions about her behavior and I have no doubt they express their disapproval, while stating they still love her.
It's easy for us to judge these young women, they make such glaringly awful decisions. We must also realize that studies have shown that young adults brains don't fully mature until they are in their mid-twenties and you don't stop being a parent when your child turns 18. It's a life-long job. Certainly we can all think back to our youth and remember not heeding the advice we are given by our parents, but that doesn't mean we didnt' hear it. It just takes a while to sink in.
So really as the only parent in Lindsay's life in the last couple of years, the responsibility for Lindsa's behavior falls squarely on her mother, the one person who has done the most damage and the least good.
Shame on you Dina, the time has come for you to step up or step off.
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