One would have to be from another planet to be unaware of the tragedies in this field. Jackie Coogan, Bobby Driscoll are names from the past. Today, young Macaulay Culkin's story is constantly in the news. While the stories are intriguing, it is important to remember ... especially in young Macaulay's case ... that these are children.

If they were in any other field of endeavor, the public would be up in arms about the treatment they have received. For some reason, it is overlooked if the youngster in question is in entertainment. Why do we let this occur?

It is likely that as time goes on there will be more stories similar to Jackie, Bobby, and Macaulay's. Please, when you hear the stories ... keep in mind that these are / were children who gave up much of their youth for your entertainment.