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Well put, FP. I guess the important part IS having that conversation. Another place we need to be careful as parents in our own "fan" choices is to make sure it is clear how much of that person of choice we actually are a fan of. As fans, we are supporting that person of choice, but how much of that person do we support? As a fan of baseball history and baseball present, I struggle with that a lot. In one of my children's books there is a subtle hint missed by most people that Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. As a fan of baseball, it's a no brainer, and it is admirable to emulate Rose's style. As a man and the choices he made off the field, that's a different story. Making that clear to kids is the important part. The media today shows (and celebrates) so much more of the off-field antics/endeavors/realities of celebrities that this generation growing up is forced to see much more of the whole package than we...

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