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Official Mark S. Filkey Dedicated to sharing leadership insight inspiration wisdom. Husband Father Grandah Leader Author @ Whitaker House Publishing

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Watch all the attention Seekers go after Russel B now that he’s in trouble! Sad little people! https://t.co/B3k4LfCzk2

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This was a Monkey Cage Court! Another Conservative hit Job!!https://t.co/n0dbaj9fYY

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@veiledleaks 😂 😂 😂

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These reporters know exactly what they are doing when they write these articles! They are inviting VIOLENCE! https://t.co/uz0XpyR9iy

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Black-clad, masked groups turn cost-of-living marches into urban warfare in Milan: smashed windows, fires, looted stores, officers injured. Europe has seen this movie before. Stop calling it “activism.” Declare Antifa and affiliated international terrorist networks terrorist organizations and put bounties on them. Accountability starts now. #FranceProtests

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You’re reading about an invitation to spread a Mental Emotional Spiritual Disease! https://t.co/iTJiNEbKTU

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@UAPReportingCnt Hahahaha!!!!

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@Skriptkeeper17 😂 😂

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@0DonaldTrumpJrQ 16!

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@itxMaggei Air Pods in young ladys ears and the Modern Silver Container!

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@_melgibson1_ Wasn’t spanked or grounded enough as a bratty Kid! About 60 more
Disciplines might have down the trick! A Lite Paddle Pain on the posterior is a great attitude changer and motivator! 😂

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They put me on 65 liters of oxygen.
I later learned from nurses in our church that’s what they give you when they’re making you comfortable to die.
Then they turned off the light and closed the door.
That’s when I heard the voice. #Demons #Angels #Doctors https://t.co/Zc9BCHBbEB

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A doctor told me I had a less than 46% chance of walking out.
Then he called my wife and told her to put our affairs in order.
I was at the Thanksgiving table five weeks later.
Nobody wants to talk about what happened in those rooms. I’m going to. #Fauchi #CovidMiracles https://t.co/4hD09DzZkU

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When Childhood Becomes a Stage: The Cost of Parents Putting Children in Music and Show Business
Written by Author Mark Filkey

A 13-year-old girl with blue hair dances alongside Japanese metal band BABYMETAL, showcasing her talents to the world. North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, embodies the blending of childhood and fame. This raises a critical question: Is this genuine passion or parental ambition?

What looks like a child’s innocent hobby is often a parent-managed spectacle. Adults frequently commodify a child’s image and efforts before they can consent. Fame doesn’t equal a true vocation; children lack the understanding to navigate contracts or the impact of their online presence. Parents place them in public roles, assigning adult responsibilities and turning them into potential breadwinners.

This pattern is not new; historically, it includes studio kids, pageant participants, boy bands, and kidfluencers. Adults control the narrative, while children bear scrutiny. When these children express a desire for normalcy, it’s not ingratitude; it’s a realization that their childhood is treated as a commodity.

Exploitation can manifest as enthusiasm. Long rehearsals overshadow rest, demanding tours disrupt education, and content creation consumes unfilmed life. Earnings often remain beyond a child’s control, entrenching them in family brands that demand constant engagement. Researchers note harms akin to those faced by child actors: excessive work hours, inadequate pay, and irreplaceable loss of privacy.

A child raised under constant scrutiny learns to perform rather than develop a true identity, prioritizing external validation over personal growth. Ordinary setbacks become public risks, exposing them to predatory interests. Even well-meaning parents struggle to protect children when they are also producers of content.

Famous parents face a particular challenge, as fame can tempt them to prioritize visibility over their child’s well-being. High-profile performances may seem empowering but can define childhood as public spectacle. When children express a desire for regular jobs, it should prompt reflection, not merely serve as a marketing quote. While not all young performers are victims, the trend of exploitation remains prevalent. Exceptions exist where families protect privacy and education, but safeguards like trust accounts and work-hour limits are necessary due to historical failures. The rise of online platforms exposes children to global visibility with fewer protections than traditional sets provide. True love sometimes means saying no to opportunities that enhance family fame. It involves shielding a child’s voice and story until they can navigate the complexities of the entertainment industry as adults. Music should be cherished as a discipline, not a business strategy. The clip of the young dancer will fade, but the internet's permanence is unyielding. Childhood, once transformed into content, can never be reclaimed. Parents must ask, “Is she talented?” and “Whose needs does this serve?” What will she inherit when the performance ends? To Read Marks Latest Book, FEAR MUST NOT WIN, finding peace confidence courage in challenging times go to @whitakerhouse @amazonbooks @audible_com

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The phone lights up and your jaw tightens. That is not a personality flaw. It is a business model. Fear Must Not Win is the book for the mind the feed has been pastoring. https://t.co/3Cl1YsgU0s

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Good morning World! Today’s Wisdom Insights; Trust the process! Life has a way of causing you to feel as if you are late and or behind. If you are following a well thought out plan that’s congruent with Gods path for your life - simply stay forward and on course! Authentic success happens one step at a time!

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What a pleasure to meet @AlvedaCKing in DC! A True Champion of authentic Christianity and example of love for Gods People!

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The issue is Grok Bot has not been able to log onto their own computers for an entire week now. I tried using mine with great expectation but was quickly disappointed. Groks weakness is its inability to remember or even bring back file projects a moment minute hour or day later once that session ends. Disappointing!

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I’ve been working with my new assistant @claudeai and I have to tell you, it’s powerful accurate on point + fast. Great product for offices, creatives, entrepreneurials, business professionals. If @grok is the worker Bee, Claude is THEE BEES Boss! What’s your experience with the new Grok Bots? I want to hear from you! #ai #grokbots

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No one, and I mean no one plays guitar like John John! Jonathan DuBois Jr https://t.co/2dlB956JKy