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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Loose Women star has 'so many concerns' over kids on social media
Despite being one of the original YouTube stars, Louise Pentland has revealed that she is worried about kids life online in the modern social media world One of the 'original YouTubers' turned Loose Women star shared she now has has "so many concerns" about children being on social media. Louise Pentland, 40, amassed millions of followers online and shot to fame in the early days of the video-sharing website, but now a mum, she insists she has to be strict about the kind of content her children consume and share online. The social media star first launched her channel in January 2010 and has been watched more than 195 million times on the platform, amassing a staggering 2.17 million followers. She was one of the original stars of the platform, making a name for herself alongside the likes of Joe Sugg, Caspar Lee, Jim Chapman, Marcus Butler, Zoella and more - known as the Brit Crew. But now speaking on Loose Women, she voiced her worries about life online, she said: "I have so many concerns about children online. I try to find a really healthy balance, and some people would say I could share more, some people could say I could share less. "I don't do daily vlogging, or weekly vlogging or anything like that. I know my children. Darcy is a little showperson, she loves theatre and dance. Pearl, not so much. "Darcy has a TikTok, which is a private account; she has an Instagram, which is a public account, but she's not allowed to just post whenever she likes. It has to be well thought-out, and I have to check it out. "There's so many safety features if you know about them. I don't think they're obvious enough but I'm logged in to her things so I see everything that is coming in and everything going out. As much as you trust your child, you can't trust the world. "We're never gonna get rid of social media, it's here for good, so I would rather train her to use it wisely and sensibly while she still listens to me!" Despite the potential concerns she raised, she also shared how the website helped her through some "really dark times", keeping her motivated while having the support of her community around her. But again, she insists that having clear online "boundaries" is important when she decides what part of her life she shares on camera. She said: "There have been some really dark times in my life. I had a very difficult, turbulent childhood, and I have been divorced. During those times, not the childhood, but, say, when my marriage came to an end, YouTube was a really joyful distraction. "I do share the down bits, but also I think it's really important that we remember to have boundaries, and you don't need to share every single thing with every single person. "So I try and find a balance of not making everything look perfect and remembering what is personal. When you're dealing with your children and your family, you've got to have those boundaries."
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
YouTube star Louise Pentland says she has 'so many concerns' about children being on social media
Louise Pentland has "so many concerns" about children being on social media. The 40-year-old star- who 14-year-old Darcy with her ex-husband Matt Watson as well as seven-year-od Pearl with current husband Liam O'Neill - shot to fame as a vlogger in the early days of YouTube and has since amassed millions of followers across various platforms, but insisted that she has to be strict about the kind of content her children consume and share online. Speaking on UK TV show 'Loose Women', she said: "I have so many concerns about children online. I try to find a really healthy balance, and some people would say I could share more, some people could say I could share less. I don't do daily vlogging, or weekly vlogging or anything like that. I know my children. Darcy is a little showperson, she loves theatre and dance. Pearl, not so much. Darcy has a TikTok, which is a private account, she has an Instagram, which is a public account but she's not allowed to just post whenever she likes. It has to be well thought-out, and I have to check it out. "There's so many safety features if you know about them. I don't think they're obvious enough but I'm logged in to her things so I see everything that is coming in and everything going out. As much as you trust your child, you can't trust the world. "We're never gonna get rid of social media, it's here for good so I would rather train her to use it wisely and sensibly while she still listens to me!" Meanwhile, Louise explained that the video sharing platform served as a comfort to her during "really dark times" but still has to remember that she needs to put "boundaries" in place when it comes to choosing what she shares on camera. She said: "There have been some really dark times in my life. I had a very difficult, turbulent childhood, and I have been divorced. During those times, not the childhood, but, say, when my marriage came to an end, YouTube was a really joyful distraction. "I do share the down bits, but also I think it's really important that we remember to have boundaries and you don't need to share every single thing with every single person. So I try and find a balance of not making everything look perfect and remembering what is personal. When you're dealing with your children and your family, you've got to have those boundaries."
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Former West Coast defender Alex Witherden says Fremantle's decision to play Nat Fyfe ‘reeks of desperation'
Former West Coast defender Alex Withderden has taken a bizarre swipe at his former arch-rivals Fremantle, saying the Dockers' selection of Nat Fyfe 'reeks of desperation'. The Dockers parachuted the dual Brownlow medallist into their team to take on Gold Coast at People First Stadium on Saturday despite not playing at all this season. Fyfe has not suited up since he injured his hamstring while playing for Peel Thunder in round two and the former skipper's last AFL game was all the way back in round 24 of last year. The 33-year-old joins ruckman Sean Darcy and defender Josh Draper in coming into the team for injured captain Alex Pearce, hard-running defender Cooper Simpson (shoulder) and small forward Isaiah Dudley — who will miss for personal reasons. Darcy returns despite Luke Jackson starring in the No.1 ruck role with the decision to bring him back also causing plenty of consternation among AFL fans. Witherden — who was delisted by the Eagles last year after 62 games in four seasons having crossed from Brisbane — said he was shocked at the selection of Fyfe and Darcy. 'I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it last night,' Witherden told SEN. 'I was really surprised. I feel like the last fortnight they've played some of their better footy in recent years, they've really started to get going, they've got a bit more speed on the ball which has given their forwards really good looks. 'I'm just not sure why you would mess with the mix that you've got at the moment, there was just no need to, but we do know that Darcy and Fyfe at their best can be really big assets for the Fremantle footy club going forward. 'The other key thing about this which shocks me is Perth to Gold Coast is the longest travel in AFL footy … for guys with injury history it just doesn't seem to make sense either.' Witherden then stunned when he took a bit swipe at the Dockers' decision for picking Fyfe ahead of a crucial clash against the Suns which they're not expected to win. 'It reeks of desperation or a Hail Mary or whatever it might be,' he said. 'It doesn't quite pass the sniff test for me, I would've liked to see them both come back through the WAFL.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
‘Reeks of desperation': Former Eagles' shot at Fyfe, Dockers
Former West Coast defender Alex Withderden has taken a bizarre swipe at his former arch-rivals Fremantle, saying the Dockers' selection of Nat Fyfe 'reeks of desperation'. The Dockers parachuted the dual Brownlow medallist into their team to take on Gold Coast at People First Stadium on Saturday despite not playing at all this season. Fyfe has not suited up since he injured his hamstring while playing for Peel Thunder in round two and the former skipper's last AFL game was all the way back in round 24 of last year. The 33-year-old joins ruckman Sean Darcy and defender Josh Draper in coming into the team for injured captain Alex Pearce, hard-running defender Cooper Simpson (shoulder) and small forward Isaiah Dudley — who will miss for personal reasons. Darcy returns despite Luke Jackson starring in the No.1 ruck role with the decision to bring him back also causing plenty of consternation among AFL fans. Witherden — who was delisted by the Eagles last year after 62 games in four seasons having crossed from Brisbane — said he was shocked at the selection of Fyfe and Darcy. 'I nearly fell off my chair when I saw it last night,' Witherden told SEN. 'I was really surprised. I feel like the last fortnight they've played some of their better footy in recent years, they've really started to get going, they've got a bit more speed on the ball which has given their forwards really good looks. 'I'm just not sure why you would mess with the mix that you've got at the moment, there was just no need to, but we do know that Darcy and Fyfe at their best can be really big assets for the Fremantle footy club going forward. 'The other key thing about this which shocks me is Perth to Gold Coast is the longest travel in AFL footy … for guys with injury history it just doesn't seem to make sense either.' Witherden then stunned when he took a bit swipe at the Dockers' decision for picking Fyfe ahead of a crucial clash against the Suns which they're not expected to win. Former West Coast defender Alex Witherden has taken a strange swipe at the Dockers. Credit: Will Russell/AFL Photos / AFL Photos via Getty Images 'It reeks of desperation or a Hail Mary or whatever it might be,' he said. 'It doesn't quite pass the sniff test for me, I would've liked to see them both come back through the WAFL.'
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Why Dockers coach sees ruck conundrum as a good thing
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has a big rucking problem - but he can't understand why everyone is such a downer about it. The Dockers have been heavily criticised over the past two years for apportioning such a significant chunk of their salary cap on two ruckmen - Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson. The issue is again a hot talking point following Darcy's recent knee injury and the way Jackson has thrived as the lead ruckman in his teammate's absence. Put simply, Jackson plays his best football when he leads the ruck, and it's the position he enjoys the most. The former Demon has been cast mainly as a key forward in the games Darcy has been fit to play, but Jackson has become increasingly vocal about his love for the lead ruck role. Darcy is an out-and-out ruckman who has never kicked more than 12 goals in a season. Rumours are still circling that Jackson could request a trade back to Melbourne at the end of the season. That would be disastrous for Fremantle, given Darcy's injury history over recent years and form struggles this season. Darcy has missed the past two weeks with a jarred knee - and Fremantle have posted convincing wins over GWS and Port Adelaide in that period. Jackson starred in both of those games, and he was arguably best afield against Port Adelaide with 38 hit-outs, 21 disposals, eight clearances, one goal and a goal assist. Darcy is expected to be passed fit to return for Saturday's crunch clash with high-flying Gold Coast at People First Stadium. With the Suns boasting star ruckman Jarrod Witts, the inclusion of Darcy could prove handy. But would it hinder Jackson's game? Many pundits think so. And would opting for two ruckmen give Jackson further fuel to seek a trade away from Fremantle? These are key questions Longmuir will have to answer, but the sixth-year coach sees having two classy ruckmen up his sleeve as a huge positive. "To have two players who are really good at their position - I see it as a good problem," Longmuir said. "Everyone else sees it as a bad problem, but I'd see it as a good problem. "Jacko has got flexibility to play other positions. There's other ways we can get him around the footy. "And Sean's proven over the course of a long time that he's one of the best rucks in the comp against some of the bigger bodies, especially the big-bodied ruckmen. "So it's a good problem to have." Given Darcy's lack of pre-season following ankle and knee issues, Longmuir may opt to bring back the 26-year-old via the WAFL. The Dockers (6-5) need to find a replacement for rebounding defender Cooper Simpson, who injured his AC joint in the win over Port.
