About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of monetizing childhood through social media and family reality content.
Putting your cute family on social media is clickbait gold — but what does it do to the kids? Journalist Fortesa Latifi joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss family reality content and the perks, money and fame that come with it, the dangers of celebrity, and why, as viewers, we’re so hooked on the every move of total strangers. Her book is “ Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online .” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
People in this episode
Host: Courtney Collins
Guest: Fortesa Latifi
Topics covered
- childhood monetization
- social media
- family content
- celebrity culture
- influencer impact
Keywords
- childhood
- monetization
- social media
- influencers
- celebrity
- family content
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online
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