If you think Hollywood is a seedy industry for adults, imagine what it’s like for kids. While labor laws have been established to protect child actors, there don’t seem to be enough precautions taken to ensure that kids in the industry aren’t subjected to abuse by “trusted” adults. Join Jen and Carolyn as they talk about their favorite child actors, provide a brief history of kids in show business, and teach you all about “child actor syndrome.”
Trigger Warnings: Sexual and physical abuse of minors
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Child Actor Labor Laws, Explained
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Early, Open, Often-Starting Conversations with Kids about Sexual Abuse
