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The Dark Side Of Ryan ToysReview These Kids Channels are Still Horrifying, Here’s Why | Documentary (Video Essay)

The Dark Side Of Ryan ToysReview These Kids Channels are Still Horrifying, Here’s Why | Documentary (Video Essay)

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This text explores the controversies surrounding the popular YouTube channel "Ryan's World", hosted by nine-year-old Ryan Kaji. The video focuses on concerns about exploitation of Ryan for financial gain by his parents. This includes allegations of forced participation in videos and questions regarding the distribution of revenue generated by the channel. Additionally, the source examines Ryan's mother's criminal past and whether this has any bearing on the channel's current operations. Finally, the video also delves into the ethics of advertising to young children, with the channel featuring a high volume of sponsored content. The author ultimately leaves it to the viewer to determine whether "Ryan's World" is truly exploitative or simply a successful, albeit ethically questionable, venture.

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