Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

"I was unaware of just how deep the exploitation of kids on social media goes. I had heard whispers of certain scandals but it's not part of my world view. This three episode Netflix series focuses on Tiffany Smith and her daughter Piper Rockelle and the "Squad" of young children that they enlisted to create a social media empire and shines a spotlight on all the exploitation, manipulation, and abuse that went along with it. As a father, I was shocked and disgusted by what some parents will do for the Almighty Dollar. I'm proud that my children were able to enjoy their childhood and have grown to be well adjusted and happy adults. This series was interesting and eye opening. 7.5/10"

"This is mind blowing. 🤯 mind blowing because there are SOOOO many of them nowadays (2025). As they spoke, it skyrocketed during Covid times. Yikes! This is terrifying. Adults, mothers who pray on young people for pleasure, money.. it’s sick! This was eye opening. I absolutely don’t agree with the end result. Really? “Settled”. However, that being said. These ARE kids lives. They’re so young and have so much to live for. Sh!t, they’re not even grown yet.. I’m sure they want to move on. That mother and manager should be locked uppppppp! "

"I’m so anti family vlogs and Kid influencers because I find it wrong to exploit children for views and money , this just further proves my point as to why it’s wrong. "

"Idk I really liked it overall. You know kids being online is toxic and child actors live a toxic life so when you combine that you get this show. It tells a specific story of a bunch of kids that used to be in a squad on YouTube and why they’re suing the mom that started it all. "

"I find these docs so interesting, and it’s crazy how this is still happening with multiple channels today"

"2025. 3-episodes. Interesting. I had no idea. Wasn’t on my spectrum, but it is alarming. I’m from a whole other generation, so I like to keep to myself, and can’t fathom being exposed like that. Greed is clouding people’s choices these days."

"This documentary is super shocking. It really went into detail on what was really happening and it just blows your mind on how bad it really was. I loved this but it was very heartbreaking."

"Crazy!"

"G"

"This was so heartbreaking to watch, but I think it's a very important topic to bring awareness to. "