She would likely not know the answer because, let's face it, it is unknown territory. It seems there are 4 main genres of YouTube family vloggers, notwithstanding being filmed every day, in most cases, for years on end:tratra58 wrote:If I had one person I would like to do a Q & A with it would be Katie to ask her expert opinion (PhD in Child Psychology) on the benefits and/or harm with children being part of a family vlogs.
1) Non invasive, passive vlogging. Cullen & Katie for the most part fall into this genre. It stand's to reason this would pose the least (both present and future) risk to the child.
2) Character themed family vlog's. These, imo, are also the least potentially harmful, both emotionally or psychologically. They are clear in their premise and therefore this makes it clear in the child's mind: Dressing up in a Disney character costume and playing out a fantasy fairy story. April & Davey's big buck's channel comes to mind which is separate from any potential affects of their daily vlogging channel.
3) Those that create a YouTube-esque character for their kid's and deliver them a script off camera to say once the camera is rolling. An alter ego if you will. This to me is potentially the most confusing aspect for very young kids that this is being asked of. Daily Bumps and Saccone Joly's come to mind. I felt uncomfortable with their vlog on their Friendliest Friends channel, of their 4 y/o daughter doing her bedroom tour in the weirdest high pitched voice; she looked confused throughout.
4) Capitalizing (or at the very least including, rather than excluding) on their children's accidents/pain/privacy/embarrassments etc. I would also include child nudity/bath time/potty training etc. Bonnie and several others come to mind. This one appears to be the concerning one for most people and, seeing the first three genres, it's understandable to see why. It's also understandable to see why these thing's do not need to be included in order to become a successful YouTuber, like many others have done.