26min chapter

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New York Times Journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller on "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men"

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

CHAPTER

The Dark Side of Children's Influencer Accounts

This chapter uncovers the disturbing trend of mothers managing young girls' Instagram accounts in an influencer economy, where girls are often portrayed in a sexualized manner for adult male followers. It discusses societal influences that pressure children into influencer careers and the potential harms of children growing up as influencers online. The conversation also highlights the responsibility of platforms and parents in safeguarding children from exploitative behavior on social media.

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