Sad for Balloon Boy

I heard the breaking news on my way to work. My heart sank and I became dizzy at the thought of this 6 year old floating through the air in a contraption and falling to his death. It marked a gray cloud over my entire day. Then to learn Mr. Heene orchestrated all this madness. All I could do was cuss and scream!
 
One of the greatest responsibilities of parenting is protecting our children from our own insanity!
 
The Heene parents have certainly failed in that area and I can't wait to see what their punishment will be. Unfortunately, I'm sure they will now get a reality tv show from all of this drama. Even if they are charged. Now their son will forever be known as "The Balloon Boy". I don't even know his real name.
 
I saw their first appearence on Wife Swap and I was sure someone would call child protective services. The father appeared dangerous and immature. I was aggravated that Wife Swap would even air them. We have just gone too far with our ridiculous sensationalism of dysfunction. The Octo Mom, Jon & Kate Plus 8, so much of entertainment is a freak show that puts money and ratings before the health and well being of kids and families.
 
I work hard to keep my insane moments out of my kid's lives! We all should. We have no right to ruin our kid's childhood with our immature madness and deranged dreams.