Cam Barrett’s childhood was extensively documented and shared on social media by her mother, leading to a lack of privacy and uncomfortable interactions. Some posts, like details about her first period, caused embarrassment and unwanted attention from strangers. Exposure to social media from a young age has left her with anxiety. Parents’ motivations for sharing vary, from connecting with others to monetizing their children’s lives. The case of a US couple losing custody over pranking their children for YouTube underscores the extremes some parents go for engagement.
Cam’s childhood was turned into social media content. She’s now fighting for rights she never had
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