Rebellious Child Stars Have Found Their Footing

Lindsay Lohan and Justin Bieber are among the celebs who are so beyond their wild years and we love to see it

- LEANNE ACIZ STANTON

It’s hard to believe there was a time when the rowdy antics of Lindsay Lohan, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber all but overshadowed their success in the industry. But these days, those headline-making controversial moments seem to have become nothing more than afterthoughts in their impressive lives and careers. So what caused these former child stars to rebel in the first place? And what role has society — known to be largely unforgiving — played in giving them the space to grow?

According to psychotherapist Dr. Jenn Mann, who guided Lohans’ parents, Dina and Michael Lohan, and more families on VH1’s Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn, becoming famous at a young age can cause developmental issues. “The dynamic of having more money and power than your parents can make it very difficult for young stars to go through typical developmental milestones,” the Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn’s 6-Step Guide to Improving Communication, Connection & Intimacy author tells