This post is not for the actual 99 percent, really. It is for those who say that they are part of the 99 percent but either are too young or too wealthy to be categorized as such.

As Occupy Wall Street continues, I have noticed an increasing amount of people jumping on the bandwagon for trend's sake. This is a gigantic movement for many reasons and it affects many people (hence the 99 percent figure) but some people are acting as if it impacts them when it doesn't, while others are saying that it doesn't impact them when it does. Many voices do have an impact but when a number of those voices are misguided, the impact is not as intense.

There are photos surfacing across the Internet of babies and toddlers draped with signs explaining their debt and their lack of health care. OK, children help make a statement, but really? While a baby's family may be impacted by this - the baby can't voice his or her opinion/thoughts about the issue. I'm not trying to give anyone parenting advice, but I don't believe it's right to involve a child who can barely speak in an issue that involves political and current events knowledge.

With that said, if you want to bring an older child with you to Occupy Wall Street to educate them on what is going on, that is a great idea. Explain it to them, let them absorb the information and they can then decide for themselves what they think about this.

Some parents seem to be bringing their children for that reason but other children (pre-teens/ teens) are going to Occupy locations across the state because it's trendy. Hey, everyone is doing it, right? But they are occupying to occupy, not to make a statement or learn something. Again, this is not everyone - but there are certainty those occupying for the wrong reasons. There is nothing wrong with occupying a location (even if the issue doesn't impact you and it is just for support, as long as you understand why you are there.)

The latest on Occupy New Haven

As I said above, if people want to support the movement, excellent, so I am refraining from opinion regarding the guest appearance of Kanye West at Occupy Wall Street. As you can see by the photo below, found on the New York Observer's website, West strolled by the crowds of people wearing gold chains and sporting a golden grill. While those who were starstruck mobbed the celebrity, others expressed contempt at his visit, saying that he is of the 1 percent the demonstrators are speaking out against.

Without being too prolific and taking up too much of your time (when you could be out Occupying Wall Street [!]) I will leave it at this: This movement is spreading like wildfire and the people involved should be lauded for their vocalization, organization and dedication; however, this is not a trend, like feather extensions for hair or silly bands, that should be taken lightly. Go out, get educated and make the decision if you want to Occupy Wall Street and/or support the movement. And please, leave children under 10 at home.