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Kai Cenat is an American online streamer and YouTuber who specializes in comedic live streams and videos. As of 2025, he is the fourth most-followed Twitch streamer with 16.2 million followers and most-subscribed Twitch streamer.

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In November of 2024, Kai Cenat took to Twitch and went on a record breaking run over the course of 30 days. He live streamed his life for an entire month straight hosting activities and celebrities while engaging with fans and the public. He amassed about 800,000 subscribers during the event and donated 20% of his earnings to his school project. The exact number was not released to the public but it is assumed he donated more than 4 million to his project.

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Kai Cenat To Donate 20% of 30-Day Nonstop Livestream Revenue To Fund School In Nigeria

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Kai Cenat is hosting a 30-day nonstop livestream on Twitch to raise money to help build a school in Nigeria.

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August 4th, 2024, Kai Cenat announced a massive giveaway event located in Union Square. Though he was successful at giving away multiple gaming consoles, computers, gift cards, and other equipment to jumpstart careers he was forced with major fines. A huge riot had broken out leading to the injuries of 7 people causing Kai to pay about 50 thousand in fines

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Kai Cenat being one of the most popular celebrities allows for him to promote and cause a rise in anything he pleases. Kai takes advantage of this ability by reacting to other smaller creators or anyone looking to come up in their field. He also hosts P.O box openings in order to display the creativity of his community and help inspire the younger fans.

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TikTok is originally developed and operated by the Chinese company ByteDance. America poses TikTok as a threat due to the massive amount of American user data being collected by the Chinese government.

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Why is TikTok dangerous and how are other apps doing? - System4u

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Přečtěte si článek od specialistů v System4u - Why is TikTok dangerous and how are other apps doing?

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Though TikTok may be very resourceful at times, it also can lead to a lot of negativity and harmful behaviors. The app having the largest amount of active users draws in loads of content from all over the world. The speed of a video turning viral and becoming a trend can be insane to think about. TikTok varying in age range can pose a threat to society as any trend that may be harmful could be pushed and promoted to a youngerr audience causing them to follow the unreasonable beahaviors. For example, early 2020 a trend circulated where young children would bite and taste Tide Pods.

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Anyone can use and post on TikTok meaning information is widespread in the blink of an eye. A rise in accounts posing to be popular news outlets has come causing for misinformation to spread at rapid rates. For example, people pretending to initiate terrorist attacks or warn people of posing threats has become something seen more often.

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Bronny James, son of NBA Legend, LeBron James, has been doing big things over the last 5 years. NIL deals became allowed causing for Bronny James to become one of the highest paid student athletes of all time. At only 18 years old, Bronny was featured in a Nike commercial alongside his father with jump started his career earnings. Before being drafted in 2024, his NIL value had reached nearly 6 million dollars.

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LeBron James vs Bronny James 1v1 🔥 (Nike commercial)

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TikTok star Charlie D'Amelio who was once known as the queen of TikTok made tons of smart decisions early in her career. Bringing in a massive amount of views on the daily allowed her to land many brand deals as well as invest in products before they took off. As of 2025, Charlie sits at approximately 50 million dollars in net worth.

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As stated before, the NIL deals within athletes have been life changing over the last 5 years. The current number one recruit in the class of 2025, AJ has grown his revenue by millions without even graduating high school yet. As of recent he has signed brand deals with companies like Red Bull and Nike to increase his net worth to roughly 4 billion.

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One of the most negative impacts of social media found mostly in teens is jealousy. Social media allows for anyone's daily actions to be documented and published at any time of the day. Everyone has different backgrounds and life circumstances which allow for more or less causing intense feelings of jealousy. This causes people to pretend to be something they aren't all for a public image.

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The unique appearance of every individual is something that should be appreciated no matter what. Things like looks are something you mostly have no control over, but social media is quick to leave negativity. Criticism of other subjects like clothing or location is also very popular unfortunately which can cause terrible feelings such as depression.

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Teens and Cyberbullying 2022 | Pew Research Center

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Nearly half of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online, with physical appearance being seen as a relatively common reason why.

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The rise in social media and influences has caused tons of teens around the world to face negative emotions. Many may catch themselves thinking why can't they be like the social media stars. Many teens also feel negatively about themselves based on the amount of likes or followers they may have. Studies show this can lead to a lack in confidence and negative feelings over periods of time.

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As social media continues to grow in popularity, the consequences of heavy online use have become increasingly clear. While social media can have many positive effects, researchers are aware its potential negative effects can have long-term impacts on teens' mental health and overall well-being - especially on their self-esteem.

According to studies, social media use appears to cause a decrease in self-esteem, with the group most affected being girls between the ages of 10 and 14.

For instance, Facebook has been pinpointed as a social networking site that attracts adolescents with lower self-esteem yet worsens the problem as the teens engage in higher levels of social comparison. This can create an even lower, skewed self-image.

With every passing year, social media changes the way people interact. When used carefully, social networking sites can connect people to otherwise inaccessible opportunities, information, services, and communities. As a parent, it's important to acknowledge that social media will be a part of your teen's daily life. However, you must also be aware when it has an adverse influence on their self-esteem or mental health.

This age group is already more susceptible to self-esteem issues: they're less aware of who they are, who they're becoming, and they're extremely sensitive to comparisons with others, including appearances, clothes, grades, clubs and other interests. They're bombarded with messages on TV, magazines, and the internet about who they be and things they like if they want to be considered "cool," accepted, popular, or even normal.

Unfortunately, such comparisons are even more rampant online. Worse, it's difficult to get away from as studies have shown that social media can be more addictive than even alcohol or cigarettes, especially because the internet is "free," easy to access, available 24/7, and seemingly harmless. However, numerous studies indicate that social media use is linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem.

Many people, especially celebrities and "influencers," use their social media profiles to project a perfect image with carefully chosen (and edited) photos and videos, many made with different filters or image-editing software. As a result, children and teens who follow those profiles may feel their own life is lacking and can begin to feel worse about themselves.

For many, comparing themself to others becomes an unavoidable compulsion, and often tends to make them feel inferior and negatively impact their self-esteem. With social media, the opportunity for social comparison is virtually infinite.

Social media can also add stress to a teen's daily life, especially when it comes to evaluating their own social media updates. Each time they post a picture or status update, they can worry about the number of likes, shares, and comments the post will generate. This obsession is yet another opportunity for comparison and potential embarrassment about how others view them, especially if another person's got more attention and positive feedback.

It is possible to correct bad social media interactions, but first a parent has to realize that there's a problem. Even if your child gives off the appearance of confidence, they could have low self-esteem. If your teen speaks negatively about their life, judges themself, has negative body image, or is hypercritical of their failures, they may be suffering from low self-esteem brought on by the excessive use of social media apps. There are warning signs of low self-esteem:

Self-deprecation, even when joking

Ignoring or discounting achievements

Blaming oneself when things go wrong

Failing to accept compliments

Feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, anger, or sadness

Crippling fear of failure

For teens, in particular, there are additional signs:

Gradually declining school grades

Mood swings

Refusal to help with household chores or challenges

Giving up on a task at the first sign of frustration

If you notice indications of low self-esteem or social media addiction in your teen, it may be time to gently correct the way they use or view social media. Low self-esteem can have lifelong consequences if not reversed, so you'll want to address the problem as quickly as possible.

Set limits for their online time.

Set boundaries for appropriate times to check social media accounts (and make sure it's never right before bed).

Have an honest conversation about how unrealistic social media posts can be.

Limit distractions by changing notification settings.

Set a good example about healthy social media use.

Encourage hobbies and activities that aren't online, especially activities that makes your child feel accomplished.

Implement each of these tips gradually, discussing each change with your teen so that they know why it's happening. Guide them gently to a healthier mindset about social media - one that will encourage good self-esteem.

Unfortunately, social media companies and their platforms have not done enough to safeguard your child's mental health and self-image online - even though it's within their power. If your child or teen has fallen victim to the negative effects of social media use, reach out to the Social Media Victims Law Center. We work to hold social media companies legally accountable for the harm they inflict on vulnerable users. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you .

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Social Media's Effect on Self-Esteem: How Does It Affect Teens?

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Explore how social media affects teens' self-esteem, from comparison to cyberbullying. Learn to recognize signs and take steps to promote healthy usage.