TxLady2
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If my child was missing, I would always describe them in the most glowing terms because I noticed that the media seems to take more of an interest in "perfect" children. I have seen many cases where the media makes a big deal out of certain qualities or interests the victim had--good grades, playing an instrument, extracurricular activities, volunteering, etc.
To the media, yes. But it's always best to share everything with LE, even the most minor little quirks, in order to help find the child. You never know what small detail might give them a clue of something to look at.
This is kind of like what happens when someone dies who is not the most desirable or popular person. Someone who most people didn't like anyway and who didn't have many redeeming qualities. When people gather at this person's funeral, you only hear good things, even if they have to make them up. Rarely do you hear anybody saying the guy was a jerk and had very few friends or that nobody liked him to start with.
I think most mothers want to paint the nicest and best picture of their children, because most of us tend to remember the best things about them, and they forget about their little faults at a time like this. Parents want the world to know that this was a good child and they deserve to be found. Not many mothers would stand there and say their child was really a little brat sometimes, but please, go find him!