The increasing urgency around safeguarding children who are featured as influencers or content creators online is a concerning trend that has grown rapidly in recent years. Earlier, U.S. child labor laws like the Coogan Law were designed to protect child actors, but the rise of social media has created an environment where many minors—sometimes as family breadwinners—are now regularly producing monetized content. This shift raises new legal and ethical questions regarding consent, financial exploitation, and the long-term impact on children’s wellbeing.
Recent popular documentaries, such as Hulu’s “Devil in the Family” and Netflix’s “Bad Influence,” have brought to light extreme cases of abuse and exploitation involving child influencers. These shows highlight not only physical and emotional abuse but also the dangers posed when children’s most private moments are shared for profit. Central concerns include whether children can meaningfully consent to being featured, how difficult it is for them to refuse their parents, and who ultimately controls the digital footprint these young people accumulate.
State legislatures are starting to take action in response to these harms. In 2023, Illinois took the lead by amending its child labour laws to specif
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