It’s wild seeing these 'mini-prodigies' we all followed years ago finally reaching adulthood. We realized that the viral fame we gave them as children didn't actually come with a career roadmap. We treat these talented children like content machines for our scrolling pleasure, but once they hit eighteen, the industry and the internet just look for the next shiny, younger thing. It feels like we collectively failed them by cheering for the spectacle without considering the mental toll or the lack of professional longevity in the dance and performance worlds. They are incredibly gifted, yet many are struggling to find a stable path in the traditional arts because they were built for the algorithm rather than the stage. Is this the future of entertainment, or just child exploitation with a filter and a beat? #culture #parenting #arts