The Problem With Kidfluencers On Social Media & The MS Shirley TikTok Child Star Drama Going On (DEEP-DIVE) Child Exploitation, CPS, Predators, Mental Health, ETC

The Problem With Kidfluencers On Social Media & The MS Shirley TikTok Child Star Drama Going On (DEEP-DIVE) Child Exploitation, CPS, Predators, Mental Health, ETC

Internet celebrity culture, also known as influencer culture, has been rapidly changing over the past decade. “Kidfluencers,” or kid influencers, are children who have large followings on social media platforms (such as YouTube and Instagram), which can come from a social media page for the child themself or the child’s family! Kidfluencers are essentially child entertainers, as they generate income through sponsored content and/or social media platforms’ monetization policies; however, they are not legally considered as such. Furthermore, kidfluencers—alongside legally-recognized child entertainers, such as child actors—are not fully protected by current child labor laws, The term "moms living their dreams through their daughters exploitation" refers to a situation where mothers excessively push their daughters towards specific goals, often in the realms of entertainment, athletics, or academics, primarily to fulfill the mothers' own unfulfilled ambitions or desires. This can manifest as helicopter parenting, forcing children into activities they dislike, and prioritizing the mother's ego over the child's well-being. This behavior can be detrimental to the child's emotional and mental health, potentially leading to anxiety, depression, and identity confusion 

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The Ms. Shirley Files (DEEP-DIVE) Capitalism, Predators, Shirley Temple, & True Crime, Today I talk to you about this drama on TikTok, I talk about, Family of Viral Sensation Ms. Shirley Face Backlash for Meet and Greet Events, 4-year-old LaRiyah Jesireé, aka Ms. Shirley, has become something of a social media celebrity after a video of her doing the "Boots on the Ground" line dance was posted online. An official Boots on the Ground music video was released a few weeks ago, featuring Ms. Shirley, She recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show and has amassed a significant following online, with posts on TikTok regularly receiving millions of views. Meet and greet events are common for celebrities, influencers, and public figures. And with more than a million followers across TikTok and Instagram, some may describe Ms. Shirley as an influencer and public figure, However, social media users have been quick to criticize the meet-and-greets and raise concerns due to Ms. Shirley being a young child. The meet and greets have been described as "odd" and "too much" by social media users, who have said Ms. Shirley's family is "disgusting" for organizing them. 

Grown men are paying money to hug this little girl. Even her social media is filled with grown men commenting on everything about her Its weirdo behavior, This whole entire situation reminds me of shirley temple  Remember the grown men that always wanted to hug her! These men who are driving endless hours to meet a BABY are disturbing, Why are grown men (or adults in general) flying or diving 4 hours or more to hug her? Why is she having meet and greets with strangers? plus the entertainment industry in general is hella exploitative in general, Man Admits To Calling CPS On Mother Of Viral Sensation ‘Miss Shirley,’ ‘I Was Just Looking Out’ Among the critics is one man who recently took to TikTok to take credit for being the “guilty” culprit who involved Child Protection Services in Miss Shirley’s internet fame, The man who contacted CPS said he’s facing backlash for reporting a family he doesn’t personally know. However, he claims he was “scared” for young Miss Shirley’s well-being and felt compelled to take action. It was after seeing Miss Shirley’s recent red dress video, set to Johnny Gill’s “Red Dress,” that prompted him to “take action.” He has received mixed reactions to his call to CPS Many seemed to agree with the decision and admitted to finding some of Miss Shirley’s online content inappropriate for a 4-year-old. “The red dress video is giving grooming 🤷🏾‍♀️ this is a weird world we’re living in,” one critic wrote. “Kids are not safe just being kids, no parent should make it even harder by putting their children in situations that could go wrong.” Miss Shirley’s mother, Tish Tucker, has since responded to the criticism of her daughter and how she parents her child, saying it’s the people sitting at home “with nothing to do” who have the most to say, ETC!!!