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Influencer Mom Explodes After Teen Refuses To Be Content Anymore

by Layla Bui
December 7, 2025
in Social Issues

Children of influencers often grow up feeling like characters instead of people. Their childhoods become content, their boundaries become negotiable, and their discomfort becomes part of the brand. At some point, the desire for control over your own image becomes stronger than the fear of conflict.

That moment arrived for a teenager who decided she was done letting her mother profit from her life online. She designed a hoodie plastered with messages demanding privacy, hoping it would stop the constant photography.

Instead, it sparked another round of arguments about consent, appearances, and family expectations. Scroll down to learn how a simple act of self-protection set off a much larger conversation about online boundaries and who gets to control the story.

A teen fed up with her influencer mom fights back with bold ‘no photos’ hoodies

Influencer Mom Explodes After Teen Refuses To Be Content Anymore
not the actual photo

'AITA? My mom is an influencer. I am sick of being a part of it, I had "NO PHOTOS" hoodies printed for me and my little sister.'

I am a teenager and my mom is kinda famous on Instagram and blogging.

She had a mommy blog all when I was growing up and of course me and my sister were always involved.

It sucks because there's so much our there about us and it's what's gonna come up

when I'm looking for a job, when I'm dating, when anyone looks up my name.

I found a website that will print custom jackets, print all over the front and back and arms...

And I ordered some hoodies that say a bunch of phrases all over them.

"No photos" "no videos" "i do not consent to be photographed" "no means no"

"respect my privacy" "no cameras" "no profiting off my image"

It sounds silly but it looks pretty sick actually.

I got one for me and one for my nine year old sister who's started to not always want photos.

And I guess the idea is that my mom can't take good looking pictures, even candid ones,

with us in the hoodies without them having a pretty strong message that we don't want to be in pictures.

My mom was mad when they showed up, and really mad when I'm wearing mine.

Like she says she just wants pictures to remember my young years by, she won't post ones without asking

But I know that's a whole mess anyway; she always says that and then negotiates me into letting her post,

like either by saying that's how she makes income so if I want money for something, to stop arguing about pictures.

Or posting without asking and then saying I thought it would be ok

because you're face wasn't visible / you're just in the background, etc.

And I'm always like "no you didn't THINK. If you thought at all you'd remember what I said I want.

No new pictures of me or mentions of me online.

Remove all pictures that include me that you've ever posted and delete any writing that mentions me.

I am just so fed up, and upset that my mom is mad at me for wearing my new hoodie everyday.

She's mad I won't take it off for any event and thinks it's inappropriate to wear to certian things.

I know it's really weird looking but it feels like my only option.

Edit to add a couple more things...

She also says all the mentions of consent and "no means no" and "this body is my own"

(sorry forgot to mention that one earlier) imply something more inappropriate

and that it is really inappropriate to wear those words out in public.

We've also fought about me wearing it to family events and school events with a generally dressier dress code,

because it looks like a "gangster hoody". I don't know what to say to that, but I don't agree.

AITA for always wearing my no photos hoodie?

One deep truth many children of social-media parents live with: having your childhood documented without your consent can feel like giving away agency you never agreed to surrender. For this teen, the hoodie wasn’t just rebellious; it was a shield, a statement of “my body, my choice,” in a world where her identity felt monetized from the start.

At its core, the conflict is more than a hoodie or a photo. It’s about whose consent matters when a child’s life becomes content. The mother likely sees photos as fond memories or income, but from the teen’s perspective, each new post chips away at her future autonomy, a permanence she didn’t sign up for.

The emotional hurt comes from being repeatedly ignored and forced into online visibility. That tension grows more acute when a younger sibling is pulled into the same dynamic.

Research confirms these are not overblown worries. A 2023 review of empirical studies on Internet parenting found that sharenting can jeopardize children’s privacy, psychological safety, and long-term sense of identity.

In some cases, oversharing has been linked to risk of identity exploitation, from data misuse to potential exposure to predatory attention.

One systematic study pointed out that children often have little control or awareness over their online “digital footprint,” which is increasingly forming long before they reach an age where consent or understanding matters.

Children raised under heavy sharenting regimes sometimes report feeling exposure, embarrassment, or helplessness about their own narrative.

This context gives new meaning to the hoodie: for the teen, it’s not a fashion rebellion, it’s a boundary. When verbal requests to stop posting photos are ignored or bypassed, nonverbal signals become necessary. The hoodie demands respect for personal privacy when prior consent was repeatedly violated.

Her mother’s anger may stem from feeling deprived of content and control, but from the teen’s point of view, it’s a demand for emotional safety and autonomy. The difference in perspective is broad but important: one sees profit or memories, the other sees loss of agency and future complications.

Ultimately, the teen’s stance is reasonable and grounded in legitimate concerns. When parents overshare without regard for consent or long-term consequences, children lose the right to shape their own identity.

Wearing “NO PHOTOS” is self-protection. And in a world where digital footprints last forever, claiming the right to privacy as a minor or teen is not just valid, it’s wise.

Here’s what people had to say to OP:

These commenters focused on the mother’s exploitation, monetization of her children, and refusal to respect basic privacy boundaries despite clear objections

VolupVeVa − NTA - your mom has exploited you all your life, for money.

That's s__tty enough, but then to try and guilt-trip/manipulate you into continuing to participate

even though you've told her explicitly you don't want to be a part of it anymore?

That is beyond the pale. It's not like being an influencer is the only job on earth.

Go work in a travel agency or something! It's also not like she couldn't continue to be a blogger -

she'd just have to rebrand to one that doesn't focus on being a "mommy" (yuck).

Surely being a Mom isn't the only interesting thing about her?

agentredsquirrel − NTA. It’s been really interesting/kind of heartbreaking watching

this sort of privacy violation unfold over the last two decades.

People who make a living writing or photographing and posting about their kids,

who can’t consent at a very young age that feels questionable as it is.

People who get salty to their kids when the kids point out how much it affects them,

how much it can hurt them, and how selfish a process it is... that’s deeply uncool in my opinion.

I’ve read pieces by moms about their daughters’ first periods, or their first kiss, or their first breakup.

That’s so far across the line.

I also think this kind of boundary-crossing happens allllll the time to kids with disabilities

whose parents turn the story into one of their own sainthood or suffering

as a writer, I’ve always thought the only ethical way to do memoir or personal essays is

to focus on change or trouble or growth within yourself,

not steal stories from people who don’t want you to spill their business to the world.

I hope your mom grows to understand your boundaries, and if not to understand them then at least respect them.

You have every right to be worried about your future and your privacy.

There was a 2016 blowup about this exact mommy-blogger issue,

where a mom wrote about her daughter finding out her business was all over the internet

the mom doubled down about how this was her artistic expression

and she wasn’t going to take anything down.

People were... not supportive of that mom’s perspective for the most part, as far as I could tell. Best wishes.

Your mom’s violating your privacy. Wear your sweatshirt with a clear conscience until she gets it.

fabulousautie − NTA It amazes me how many parents forget that our kids are not our property.

I share stores about my children online. However, I do not use my real name, I do not use their real names,

and I do not post their photos. Why? Because that’s not my right.

Their lives will be forever impacted by what is posted online, and they deserve to chose what is shared.

If I want to post about my own toilet habits, or my own tantrum or meltdown, that’s fine.

It’s not my right to share theirs though. OP, tell your mom that if she needs money, Walmart is hiring. She can get a real job.

spam__likely − NTA. Maybe turn the tables on her.

Contact a journalist that would be willing to write a piece about kids of these "influencers".

You can be anonymous. ​ Or create an account that documents your mom documenting you. But blur her face on the pics.

hipo24 − Not sure this is real, but if yes, NTA. Very strong NTA actually. You have a right to your life.

Even if your mom's income depends on this, you shouldn't be obligated to participate in something you don't want - period.

You are not a worker, and she doesn't "compensate you" by doing the basics of being a parent.

Her while making money with your likeness is just wrong.

Especially if you've expressly said you don't want that.

You are perfectly reasonable in wanting an intimate, private, home, and she needs to get her priorities straight.

This is borderline abusive, and should be illegal imo.

She gets to be famous and make money, and you pay the price of not having a safe, private home

AND this will follow you around?! More than unfair, this is tantamount to child. Rebel away.

Dickastigmatism − NTA, this is f**ked. If your mom wants to take photos to

"remember your young years" and not share them, then the hoddies don't matter.

This group framed OP’s situation as part of a larger societal problem, unregulated “sharenting,” exploitation of minors online, and the need for stronger laws

Raven-Insight − NTA. You have every right to feel that way. I think the hoodie is a brilliant idea!

This is really interesting actually. Perhaps legislation needs to be introduced to protect children from this kind of thing.

We need a national discussion about the privacy rights of kids. Thanks for the award!!

8Ariadnesthread8 − NTA. FINALLY YALL ARE OLD ENOUGH TO COMPLAIN.

We have been worried about kids in your position for years but they were all too young to stand up for themselves.

You are a part of a larger reckoning. Contact other kids in your situation.

Start a club. Sue the s__t out of your parents maybe one day.

What you went through is not normal and horrifying to normal adults without narcissistic personality disorder.

These commenters emphasized that the mom wasn’t compromising; she was using guilt and brand expectations to coerce OP into continuing participation

[Reddit User] − Your mom isn't "negotiating;" she's demanding and manipulating.

In her case, it IS her job to post photos, and she's made you a part of her brand,

meaning her followers expect to see you and your sister.

You're gaining autonomy as you get older, which means the break away from your parents

as an individual may be a bit more entangled than for your average teen.

It's going to take some very defined boundaries,

but whether or not you can enforce them at your age and in your situation is questionable.

You've taken a step towards this with your hoodie (which was a creative and definitive solution, btw).

How long, I wonder, until your mom is selling those hoodies as part of her merch?

andwhiskersonkittens − she says she just wants pictures to remember my young years by NTA.

She can do that by keeping pics on her phone or in an album.

She's using you and sister as part of her "brand" without your consent.

You have every right to ask her to take down all pics of you.

I'm in my late 20s so thankfully missed out on having my childhood shared online for the whole world to see.

Enjoy wearing your hoody and I'm willing to buy you one in another colour if you'd like!

They stressed that children aren’t property, and parents have no inherent right to publicly broadcast their kids’ milestones or personal details

atseasheiscalm − NTA I'm surprised she hasn't gotten rid of the hoodies lol

itsmeabbyc − NTA. You are completely right to feel like your privacy is being invaded.

My uncle has a job in social media directing and do you know how he addresses his kids on social media?

Oldest kid is #1, middle kid is #2, and youngest is #3.

He never tags them or links his children’s social media’s, or ever mention their names.

On Facebook he doesn’t have their relation to him listed.

If another family member makes a comment that has the children’s names, he deletes the comments.

He does post pictures of them, and seeing as that’s your mom’s income,

you guys might need to find a compromise on when she can post?

Even parents who don’t make a living off of their instagrams & blogs still post pictures of their kids,

it’s family. There’s a way to go about it that doesn’t invade your privacy though.

Adam_Bomb18 − NTA While I'm sure it was some cute way of your mom getting through your younger years,

her blog directly affects your life now too. You are allowed to have a voice, and her ignoring yours pushed you to this.

This commenter agreed OP was right but wondered about seeking legal help

lkvwfurry − Are you going to wear the hoodies 24/7?

I think it's fine b/c you are at the age where you can revoke consent for these things (I assume you are between 12-18?).

This is extreme-extreme but could you get legal counsel for this?

You aren't wrong to be upset especially if she's posting things for her own monetary gain.

Do you think the hoodie was a fair boundary? Or did the situation reach this point because gentler requests were ignored? Share your take.

Layla Bui

Layla Bui

Hi, I’m Layla Bui. I’m a lifestyle and culture writer for Daily Highlight. Living in Los Angeles gives me endless energy and stories to share. I believe words have the power to question the world around us. Through my writing, I explore themes of wellness, belonging, and social pressure, the quiet struggles that shape so many of our lives.

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