Parents sharing their kids’ lives online might seem harmless, but there’s a darker side to this trend. Mommy vloggers are filming their children’s most private moments—tantrums, bedtime routines, even punishments—and posting them for millions of strangers. These videos rack up views and cash, but the kids don’t get a say. Critics argue this isn’t just about cute content. It’s about exploiting children for profit.
Some moms take it too far. They set up cameras during meltdowns or push kids to act out fake scenes for laughs. One viral video showed a mom filming her sobbing toddler during a timeout. The clip got over a million views. Comments called it “adorable,” but experts warn this teaches kids their emotions are just entertainment. Predators also lurk online, saving and sharing these clips on disturbing sites.
The Ruby Franke scandal exposed how bad it can get. Her family channel “8Passengers” seemed wholesome until she was arrested for child abuse. Fans were shocked, but insiders say the pressure to create dramatic content likely played a role. This case proves family vlogging isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It can hide real harm.
California tried to fix this with a new law. It forces parents to save some earnings for their kids. But critics say the law has loopholes. Most money in this industry comes from brand deals, not ads. Still, the effort shows even liberals agree kids need protection. Conservatives argue families should police themselves without government meddling. Traditional values say parents should guard their children’s dignity, not sell it.
These mommy vloggers claim they’re just “documenting life.” But turning kids into content machines warps family bonds. Children grow up thinking love means performing for clicks. They lose privacy before they can even spell the word. Faith-based parenting teaches that kids are blessings, not business opportunities. Exploiting them for views violates that trust.
The internet loves outrage, and mommy vloggers are an easy target. But this isn’t just drama. It’s about protecting innocence in a broken culture. Parents used to shield kids from the world. Now, some are shoving them into the spotlight. Conservatives urge moms to log off, focus on real parenting, and let kids be kids—not cash cows.
