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July 12, 2025 at 3:38 pm #492
Hello guys,
This might sound like a strange topic to bring up, but I honestly just want to understand something better. I’ve been hearing about this site called onlyfans — first online, then in random convos, and recently even heard a couple teens casually mention it like it’s just part of the norm.
From what I gather, it’s a place where people can post content behind a paywall. that in itself doesn’t sound too wild, but the part that’s making me uneasy is how much adult content seems to be on there. I’m a parent, and stuff like this makes me pause a bit.
I’m not here to criticize anyone or shame people who use it — that’s not what this is about. I just want to know if this is something teens are actually getting into, or if it’s more of a thing they know about but don’t really engage with. and more importantly, is it easy for them to access?
I think most of us just want to keep our kids safe online without overreacting to every trend. but it helps to hear from others who’ve dealt with the same questions. have you talked to your kids about it? Did it go well? awkward? did they even know what it was?
just trying to figure it all out like the rest of you.I would really appreciate any honest thoughts. Thanks.
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July 12, 2025 at 6:32 pm #505
I’m really glad you brought this up.
I’ve been noticing the same thing — OnlyFans being mentioned casually in convos, sometimes even by teenagers, and I didn’t know whether I was overthinking it or not. I actually sat on the same question for a while: “Should I be worried? Is this something kids are getting into?” So yeah, your post really hit home.
Let me break it down from how I’ve come to understand it, based on my own research and a couple of awkward but necessary convos with my teen.
1. What Even Is OnlyFans?
It’s a subscription platform, plain and simple. People create content — videos, photos, or even private messages — and followers pay monthly to see it. Now, in theory, that could be any kind of content: fitness, cooking, singing, etc.
But in reality? The platform is now largely associated with adult content. That’s what made it go viral. People use it to post nudity or sexual content and get paid directly by subscribers. And some of them make serious money doing it — that’s what teens are seeing online. The flashy lifestyle, the “get rich quick” angle. That’s what’s drawing attention.
2. Why It’s Becoming a Worry for Parents
What really got me thinking was when my daughter mentioned a classmate saying, “She could make bank on OnlyFans if she wanted.” Just casually. And this was at 16.
It’s not even about whether they’re actually using the platform. It’s the normalization of it. They’re hearing it constantly online. TikTok videos joke about it. Instagram bios hint at it. Memes glamorize it. Even kids who don’t engage with it know what it is — and some admire it.
3. What Teens Are Actually Seeing
Let’s be real — even if they’re not on the platform, teens are seeing stuff that points to it.
- TikTok creators teasing “link in bio.”
- “OnlyFans model” as a label that looks empowering.
- Influencers showing off luxury stuff and saying it’s thanks to OF.
That’s a lot of noise for a teenager still figuring out who they are. It sends a message that showing off your body online is not only okay but a fast route to freedom, validation, and cash. That can seriously mess with self-esteem, especially for girls.
4. Is It Easy to Access?
Sadly, yes.
OnlyFans requires ID, but let’s not kid ourselves — tech-savvy kids have ways. There’ve been reported cases of teens using their older siblings’ IDs, editing photos, or even using fake docs. Even if they don’t upload content, they can find leaked OF content floating around Reddit, Telegram groups, or shady websites.
So access is not always direct, but influence? It’s everywhere.
5. I Had the Talk — Here’s How It Went
One night after dinner, I brought it up kind of lightly. “Hey, I saw a video talking about OnlyFans. Do you know what that is?”
My son rolled his eyes and said, “Yeah, everyone knows.” I asked him what he thought about it — and we actually had a pretty real conversation. He admitted he’s seen people joke about it, but also said some of his female friends feel pressure to look a certain way because they see creators getting attention for that.
That right there broke my heart a little.
So, instead of going into lecture mode, I just asked questions:
- “Do you feel like social media ever pushes you to act different?”
- “Do your friends ever talk about wanting attention online?”
He opened up way more than I expected. And I just listened. No “you better nots,” no judgment. Just trying to be a safe place.
6. What Parents Can Actually Do
No one has the perfect answer, but here’s what helped me:
- Start with curiosity, not fear. Ask what they know, what they’ve seen.
- Don’t make it about banning apps. That never works long-term.
- Talk about values. Things like self-worth, online permanence, and emotional safety.
- Use real examples. Stories in the news help make it relatable.
- Keep checking in. Not every day, but every now and then. A casual, “Hey, anything weird pop up online lately?” can open the door.
Final Thought – We’re Learning As We Go
I don’t have all the answers. None of us do. But I’d rather be the awkward parent who asks, than the quiet one who assumes everything’s fine. This generation is growing up in a world that we barely recognize sometimes. And if platforms like OnlyFans are even brushing up against their space — we should at least be aware and willing to talk.
Thanks again for starting this conversation. I needed it too.
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