HBO Docuseries Revisits Stauffer Family's Rehoming of Adopted Son

The three-part series examines the controversial decision to rehome Huxley, an autistic boy adopted from China, and the broader issues of family vlogging and child exploitation online.

In 2020, YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer faced backlash after announcing they had rehomed their adopted son, Huxley, citing his special needs as beyond their capacity to manage.
Huxley, adopted from China in 2017, was a central figure in the Stauffers' vlogging content, which documented their family life and gained millions of followers.
The HBO documentary 'An Update on Our Family' explores the ethical dilemmas of family vlogging, the psychological impact on children, and the unregulated nature of the industry.
The Stauffers have largely retreated from public life; Myka has not returned to social media, while James continues to post on his automotive-focused YouTube channel.
Huxley, now living with a new adoptive family, is reportedly thriving, and the documentary highlights the complex realities of transnational adoption and its emotional challenges.