Teens as young as 12 see OnlyFans as an appealing alternative to traditional work, study finds
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A qualitative study involving Spanish adolescents found that many minors are familiar with OnlyFans and view it as a realistic source of income. The study raises concerns about how media exposure shapes adolescent perceptions of sexuality, gender, and economic opportunity.

A new study published in the journal Sexuality & Culture has found that many adolescents in Spain, including those as young as 12, are not only aware of OnlyFans but also see it as a viable and even empowering way to make money. In group discussions with over 160 teenagers, researchers discovered that platforms promoting erotic content are influencing how young people—especially girls—view economic opportunity, self-worth, and sexuality. Teens frequently framed content creation as a personal choice or expression of agency, while minimizing the risks.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    2 days ago

    Would you promote your child to work for ICE?

    There are lots and lots of jobs lower on the ladder than OnlyFans. If your litmus test is “Well, I wouldn’t want MY child doing it…” then it’s all down to personal morals not an actual inherent problem with the job.

    I’m not thrilled that my kid is out there creating AIs. I don’t mean prompt engineering, I mean as in “he’s a leader in the AI space, writing papers, speaking at conferences” kind of thing.

    But he’s safe, happy, seeing the world, and making a fuck ton of money so…