Shari Franke Testifies on the Harms of Family Vlogging

Ruby Franke's daughter urges Utah lawmakers to protect child influencers from exploitation.

Shari Franke, daughter of convicted vlogger Ruby Franke, testified to Utah lawmakers about the negative impacts of family vlogging on children.
Ruby Franke was arrested in 2023 and sentenced to prison for child abuse, highlighting the darker side of family vlogging.
Shari described the experience as a child influencer as exploitative, with children often used as employees in a business setting.
She emphasized the need for legal protections, noting that few states currently have laws safeguarding child influencers' earnings and privacy.
Shari announced an upcoming memoir detailing her experiences and advocating for change in the treatment of child influencers.