To think Brooklyn Beckham fallout is just a precursor for all the kids growing up as influencer/celebs on social media?

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There's soon going to be 100s of kids aging out of social media "stardom"... Where their lives have been plastered all over social media for anyone to see...

Kids either the actual focus,or on the periphery as "props" - a lot of them not seeing a penny for their work.

Give it ten years and the damage fine will be huge and hopefully there'll be some sort of protection.

I've seen examples where the woman lives in a massive beautiful house, the kids appear to be homeschooled, and she takes videos of the girls having baths (back to camera...but still 😬)
Or that little boy who dances at a middling level but the mother has taken him out of school and parades him around (Brody?) or the boy that reviewed toys (Ryan's world) ... All sorts of kids being made to work at the cost of their privacy.

It's just all a disaster in the making.

Idk the many names below but yes it could be. Parents should think about what they’re doing.

Nothing is more important than your own privacy. To watch your parents throw yours away is heartbreaking.

@Slightyamusedandsilly I agree that there are clear parallels between Harry and Brooklyn but disagree that Harry was exposed to the media without his family’s agreement . We know the Windsors are hand in glove with the media .

The Windsors are celebrities who sell their children for likes from the moment they are born -more so than ever now that the monarchy has to compete with other influencers .We saw the weirdness during the Christmas pap walk .

I have no interest in the Beckhams and it’s a tragedy when families fall apart but I can see why Brooklyn has spoken publicly . He has been in the public eye since he was born . He may feel he has to address the issues in the same arena .

I’ve just seen a photo where it’s raining and dad is in a three piece suit and I think it’s her brother is in trousers and a coat. She’s in a nightie basically - really odd.

I wonder if the NSPCC could speak out on this? Not talking about the Beckhams, just ordinary parents, and 'influencers' posting their kids on social media.

This is a campaign running in Ireland to educate parents about the risks.

https://dataprotection.ie/en/children

The Christmas walk was shameful. I can’t imagine what Kate and William were thinking allowing their children to hug and take selfies with strangers. Awful parenting.

I’m pretty sure I saw a German campaign too re privacy

All that needs to happen is people need to stop watching the influencers. I don't follow any of them so they aren't influencing me in any way. Too much coverage is given. This morning it was on the news that one of the Beckham's children has issued a statement. Totally stupid and why cover it on the news, that is not really news. The world has gone mad that a family dispute makes a news worthy item.

Yes, fair enough. I was more thinking of Harry (and his brother) but I suppose next gen too.

For me the most heartbreaking thing about Brooklyn’s statement was when he mentioned his anxiety.

It reminded me of a documentary I watched a couple of years ago that had clips of the kids when they were little, and Brooklyn (who looked under 5) was sitting in a car with his parents, crying and terrified of the paparazzi. That kind of fame must be so scary for a young child, and his parents exposed him to it more, not less. Just really sad.

I hope all children of influencers who’ve had their childhood sold online for likes and free stuff, grow up to sue and fully cut contact.

It’s disgusting.

Also can’t understand anyone who watches it; their own lives must be shit.

I feel for all of them. My daughter is the same age as BB and also suffers from anxiety - can't imagine how she'd feel plastered over the media. That said there's a hypocrisy ( and silliness and immaturity) in bringing grievances into the public domain complaining about media involvement in your life. Silence was their most effective tool. The wedding sounds as though VB was an attention seeking PITA but she won't have been the first or last - sounds like Nicola and BB have gone into a spiral about the whole thing. It's very sad - devastating all round. I don't doubt the Bevkhams love their kids - hard to believe they couldn't have managed this through reasonably low contact given they are on different continents. I'm also not surprised that DB wanted to meet his son alone if their relationship was at breaking point - normal not toxic

I’ve had a really good and long look and unfortunately I still can’t find a single toss to give…

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Absolutely. I always think about how angry the kids will be when they grow up and realise how mich their parents used them. That Irish boy Jacob is one of them. Always used to get his videos pop up on my feed. His every thought for the world to hear. And then they get him to advertise products.

Op I totally agree.

William & Kates kids have far more privacy than William and Harry did as kids.

The press aren't seeing private reunions after parents have been away. Or on days out at theme parks, or chilling at Balmoral, or on ski trips, or mum at sports day.

Lessons have been learnt there, esp when you consider everyone is running around with cameras. People must have photos of them a theme parks but they have never been published.

I agree. I generally find both of them likeable, but I don't think they've thought things through.

A lot of the deals they have centre around the youngest three - clothing ranges, photo shoots etc. The youngest three have only ever known fame and money, at the expense of their privacy. Jamie & Jools Oliver have done similar - though not on the same scale.

Must be terrifying for adults too. Very intimidating.

I remember seeing a clip of Prince William & Harry with there mum in a ski resort on a horse drawn carriage being papped. Must have zapped the joy out the experience

Oh lordy just had a nosey at the joly Instagram...

They have a clip of their wedding day.... The wife is so disinterested 😬

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwpyXnAMEGa/?igsh=MTZiNHVwMXM4aWo5cA==

Agree completely, he’s one of the test kids - this is going to get much bigger.

The Saccone Joly parents should be heading to prison for what they have done to their children. The way they represent their children online, especially their eldest daughter, is heinous. What's terrifying that they have continued to get away with it, in plain sight, for so long.
They are basically living off the profits of offering their children as bait to pedophiles. How can parents who claim to 'love' their children fail them so completely like this? The damage they are causing their children is unfathomable.

100%

That is one very toxic household

Charlotte was allowed to hug strangers. The kids were taking selfies with randoms. William introduced his children to a very obsessed fan by name. This man slept on a bench for weeks waiting for the births of these kids and turns up everywhere. Lessons have not been learned. It is appalling parenting.

This should be a warning for all parents not just celebs. Think twice before you post that video of your child sat on the potty taking their first wee, or their tantrum at the park because they want an ice cream etc.

Imagine if every single thing that happened in our lives was documented for the world to see and as you grew you had school friends, work colleagues or even absolute strangers saying “I remember seeing when you do XYZ when you were X age.” Or “I’ve seen that video of you looking like this or doing that.”

Children don’t belong on social media and deserve privacy. Even having private account doesn’t stop your limited followers screenshotting or sharing your images and they could end up literally anywhere.