The Truth About Influencer Kids (And What It Means for Your Family) with Fortesa Latifi

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of sharing children's lives online and its impact on their identity and family relationships.

Sharing our kids online can feel completely normal. It’s how we connect, document memories, and stay close with family and friends. But what does it actually mean for our kids to grow up with an audience? In this episode, JoAnn is joined by journalist and author Fortesa Latifi, who has spent years researching influencer families and the real impact of growing up online. This conversation goes beyond screen time and into identity, trust, and how sharing affects our kids long-term. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness—so you can make decisions that feel right for your family. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why kids growing up online may struggle with identity as they get older The difference between consent and informed consent—and why it matters How sharing content can impact your relationship with your child The emotional cost of turning everyday moments into public content Why even casual sharing contributes to your child’s digital footprint Simple ways to set boundaries around what you share online Why This Conversation Matters Today’s kids are growing up in a world where their lives can be documented before they even understand what that means. This episode helps…

People in this episode

Host: JoAnn Crohn

Guest: Fortesa Latifi

Topics covered

• influencer kids
• parenting
• digital footprint
• identity
• online sharing
• family boundaries

Keywords

• influencer families
• parenting tips
• digital identity
• online sharing
• child consent

Mentioned in this episode

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