The Cost of A Childhood Online

The Cost of A Childhood Online

From The Dream by Little Everywhere

April 8, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of family vloggers and the commercialization of childhood online with journalist Fortesa Latifi.

Today we talk once again with journalist Fortesa Latifi about her reporting around family vloggers and the world of those who sell access to their homes and families. Her new book, Like, Follow Subscribe: The Hidden Cost of A Childhood Online is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Fortesa Latifi

Topics covered

  • family vloggers
  • online childhood
  • journalism
  • media ethics
  • parenting
  • digital culture

Keywords

  • family vloggers
  • childhood online
  • Fortesa Latifi
  • media ethics
  • digital culture
  • parenting
  • journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Books & works: Like, Follow Subscribe: The Hidden Cost of A Childhood Online

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