I think the article raises a good question, but the way they argue that point strikes me as a bit of a stretch:<p>> There was plenty of admonishing following Miley Cyrus’s shenanigans at the Video Music Awards about the ill effects of constant exposure and living in the spotlight from a young age. Well in a way, that’s what is happening to this generation of kids, albeit on a smaller scale.<p>I'd argue that this is beyond just "a smaller scale". Or if it is merely a smaller scale, it's about as much smaller as the non-digital fact that your kids will be seen by your friends and family IRL.<p>There's something asymmetrical about Miley Cyrus-level fame that doesn't happen with your kids' photos on Facebook. I personally know most of the people who view my Facebook page, and they know me. I don't have screaming fans. When I go out in public, strangers don't ask me for an autograph. Paparazzi doesn't try to photograph me. There's no idolization (or criticism) by millions of strangers.<p>Saying it's the same thing, but on "a smaller scale" downplays the fact that many behaviors--I would argue the most problematic ones--don't even EXIST until you reach a larger scale.