Jen Hart was described as 'a narcissist who hid behind her woke facade'. Jen and her wife Sarah adopted six children of color, but spent their entirety of the time abusing them. This is a case where CPS, law enforcement and the United States as a whole failed to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Jen did everything to make sure that her family looked happy, healthy and loving on social media, building her online audience. Today, mommy-bloggers, Family YouTubers and Mummy-Tik Tokers beg the question of: is profiting off of, and exploiting your child ethically okay?

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