The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 685: Kids Are Not Content | Sarah Adams, Mom Uncharted
Jan 20, 2026
In this conversation, Sarah Adams, a parent advocate behind Mom Uncharted and the Kids Are Not Content campaign, dives into the serious implications of sharing children online. She discusses how kids can't truly consent to their digital presence and highlights the risks posed by AI and social media. Sarah shares personal experiences of confronting predatory behavior and urges parents to prioritize privacy and authenticity. With insights on the pressures kids face from filming and social trends, she advocates for teaching skills offline, championing a safer digital landscape for children.
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Adopt A Pause-Before-You-Post Habit
- Pause before you post and reconsider sharing images or stories of your children online.
- It's okay to change your mind and tighten privacy as technology and risks evolve.
Engagement Fuels Child-Centered Algorithms
- Interacting with child-centered accounts trains algorithms to show more of that content.
- Adults who engage are effectively compromising children's privacy and consent.
Mainstream Threats And The Long Digital Tail
- Predators and malicious actors now operate in mainstream forums, not only the dark web.
- AI and image-editing tools create persistent, harmful digital footprints for children.
