For years, the Franke family’s YouTube channel, 8 Passengers, seemed like wholesome family content—until the horrifying truth came to light. In 2023, matriarch Ruby Franke was convicted of child abuse after her malnourished son escaped and exposed years of mistreatment. Now, Hulu’s Devil in the Family pulls back the curtain on family vlogging’s darkest realities.

Shari Franke, Ruby’s eldest daughter, has spoken out about the abuse she endured and the exploitation of child influencers. Unlike child actors, kids in monetized family vlogs have no nationwide financial protections, labor laws, or privacy rights. While some states have begun passing protections, this is a national issue that requires federal action.

We demand Congress pass laws to ensure children in monetized content receive a share of the earnings, hold parents accountable for exploiting their children online, and give child influencers the same protections as child actors.

No child should have their trauma, milestones, or private moments sold for content. Sign now to demand change!

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