10 year old Thylane Blondeau, model daughter of a French Football player and TV presenter, recently appeared in the French edition of Vogue. This has caused outrage amongst parents and politicians. In February this year, David Cameron recenty called for tighter restrictions on the representation of children, calling it the 'inappropriate commercialisation of children'.
From a media point of view there are a few things to consider. Vogue is a mature and highly established publication. They would be fully aware of the potential implications of publishing this fashion shoot. What would they hope to gain from it? Do you agree with the concept that 'no publicity is bad publicity'? What are the potential implications of these and similar images of young children, in terms of their representation? Is this merely a moral panic? What responsibilities do advertisers and publications have to their audiences?
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