Episode
Why do parents turn their kids into influencers?
- Podcast
- This Is Uncomfortable
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- Apr 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1626
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Summary
Would you share your children’s most intimate moments on social media if it meant you could make millions? Family influencers are building businesses around their kids, sharing everything from toddler meltdowns to puberty talks. For some families, that income is a lifeline. But it also raises difficult questions about privacy, money and parenthood. Reema talks with journalist Fortesa Latifi about her new book, “ Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online. ” Plus, we want to hear from you: as child care costs keep rising, have you or your partner considered becoming a stay-at-home parent? If so, what kind of financial factors are going into that decision? Let us know by calling 347-RING-TIU or emailing [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok !