Are influencer parents crossing the line by monetizing their children?
Family vlogs and “mommy influencers” are huge online. But increasingly, concerns are being raised about the ethics of posting kids' lives for public consumption—especially when those kids are too young to consent.
This article raises strong arguments about child privacy and exploitation:🔗 https://influencersgonewildblog.com/
Some of these children have millions of views before they can even speak. Their tantrums, potty training, and private moments are broadcast worldwide. And while the parents may profit, what do the children gain? Or lose?
Questions worth asking:
Should there be child labor laws for social media?
What protections should exist for “influencer kids”?
Can a child ever really consent to fame?
We regulate child actors—why not YouTube kids?