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Donata Leskauskaite

“My Respect”: People Applaud Man Who Went Viral For Exposing Serious Issue That Puts Kids At Risk

The dark side of the internet might be closer to the kids and teens in your life than you think.

Through targeted comments and specific social media profiles, predators seek out videos of minors on apps like Instagram and TikTok. Even clips parents or guardians might consider “innocent” or “harmless” can end up in a criminal’s collection of sensitive content featuring minors.

Influencer Felca set out to expose the growing online phenomenon known as “adultification” or “adultization.” In a short documentary that has amassed over 30 million views in just five days, he denounces the exploitation of children and teens for entertainment and teaches parents and guardians how to spot potentially criminal comments on their children’s social media posts.

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