EXPOSURE AND ADULTIFICATION OF CHILDREN IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This article analyzes the exposure and adultification of children within the Brazilian digital and media context, focusing on the legal, psychological, and social impacts of these practices. The study is limited to the phenomenon of sharenting, characterized by the sharing of children's images and information on social media, as well as the influence of the media on the anticipation of behaviors and standards typically associated with adult life. The research is justified by the growing insertion of children into digital environments and the need to strengthen legal protection against the risks associated with overexposure and premature adultification. The central problem investigates the impacts of these practices on child development and on the effectiveness of existing protection regulations. The general objective is to analyze these impacts, unfolding into specific objectives related to digital exposure, psychological effects, legal protection, and prevention strategies. The methodology adopted is bibliographic, with a qualitative approach, basic nature, and descriptive character, based on books, scientific articles, and relevant legislation. The results indicate that excessive exposure and premature adultification compromise the healthy development of children and highlight the need for greater social awareness, improvement of legal standards, and implementation of educational strategies in the digital environment.