Safety & Ethics
The family-protection shelf for scams, boundaries, online safety, and the legal issues parents need to understand early.
4 lessons
One parent question per lesson
Linked to related lessons
What this shelf does
This chapter groups related lessons so a family can solve one cluster of problems without bouncing between unrelated content.
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The lessons available in this chapter, each answering one practical parent question.
The New Hollywood Casting Scam Every Parent Needs to Know About
Protect your family by learning how to spot modern casting scams and avoid predatory practices targeting young actors.
Open lessonWhat Is a Coogan Account and Do I Need One for My Child Actor?
Understand what a Coogan account is, why it's legally required in many states, and how it protects your child's financial future.
Open lessonChild Labor Laws for Child Actors: A Parent Primer
Learn the basic legal protections regarding set hours, education, and welfare that every parent must know before arriving on set.
Open lessonTikTok and Your Child Actor: Creativity, Connection, and Safety
Balance professional visibility with privacy and safety by establishing clear boundaries for your child's social media presence.
Open lessonWhat families usually learn inside Safety & Ethics.
A quick look at what this chapter covers before you start opening lessons.
Builds trust by helping families avoid the most expensive mistakes
Explains protection topics without panic or jargon
Connects online safety to the larger classroom framework
The classroom is built to move laterally as well as forward.
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