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Child Star Self-Destruction Myth
- Child stars face intense pressure and public expectation to self-destruct after adolescence.
- Society accepts this tragic narrative as the cost of childhood fame, which normalizes it as inevitable.
Child Labor in Entertainment
- Child labor laws for actors attempt to protect young workers but allow grueling schedules.
- Childhood becomes a working shift, contributing to burnout and lost childhood experiences.
No Single Leader Runs Industry
- The child star industry lacks a clear single leader; parents, execs, press, and the public all contribute.
- This complexity makes accountability and reform difficult within the child star 'cult'.