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.

  • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Ask yourself- Would I promote my child (obviously once they become legal age) to do xyz?

    I would not promote my child, once of any age, legal or otherwise, to be a:

    • Cop
    • Coal miner
    • Road crew worker
    • Soldier
    • Hedge Fund Manager
    • Debt collections specialist

    And a host of other jobs. So, those jobs are basically on par with sex work, correct?