Katie Bates Gets Called Out For Exploiting Her Daughter

Bringing Up Bates star Katie Bates Clark is getting called out following her recent IG post. The 23-year-old mom has been utilizing her TV fame to gain endorsements on social media. However, some Redditors are not impressed with her latest antics. Keep reading to see why many are upset with Katie.

Bringing Up Bates: Katie Bates Living Her Best Life As A Mother

Katie and Travis welcomed their first baby together, Hailey James Clark, on February 17, 2023. Since then, the 11th Bates child has been keeping her social media followers in touch about her life as a mother. The Bringing Up Bates star documented her daughter’s first Christmas last year. Katie also left many in awe after sharing Hailey’s first haircut several days ago. But Gil and Kelly Jo’s daughter is facing controversy following her latest post about her child.

Travis Clark & Hailey Clark From Bringing Up Bates Sourced From @kgbates2000 Instagram

Fans Call Out Katie For Exploiting Daughter

Some Reddit users are calling out Katie Bates Clark for her recent IG post. The Bringing Up Bates star uploaded a clip of her family making a handprint project. According to the poster, the clip alone already has over 80 million views, showing that Katie’s IG page is blowing up just like her other siblings.

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But the Redditor is not happy about how she utilizes Hailey to boost her popularity and gain more partnerships. Others agreed and pointed out that many of the Bates parents do the same “exploit” with their kids. Many also hope that they’ll soon get shut down for not respecting the privacy of their children.

“It makes my stomach turn that these people, and many others, use their children in this manner to earn money. Exploiting them in this way should be illegal, in my opinion anyway.”
“Strong agree though, I’m glad that laws are starting to come into place about children being used on social media in this way. I’d hate to have every single detail of my life blown on the internet the way it is with kids now.”
“I don’t think they see it as something bad. They realise they can make money really fast from that without “hurting” the kids. I don’t think any influencer family think about their kids future in regards to their privacy.”
“They need to be called out on it.”

Bringing Up Bates: Katie Bates & Travis Clark Slammed For Kissing Daughter On Lips

Some Redditors from the same thread also pointed out that Katie and Travis’ clip went viral due to their decision to kiss their daughter’s lips, which could be dangerous to her health. Here are some of the comments the Bringing Up Bates star received.

Travis Clark & Katie Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @kgbates2000 Instagram — Travis Clark & Katie Bates With Their Child Hailey From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @kgbates2000 Instagram

“Don’t do it!! Don’t kiss him on the mouth. For hygiene and the health of your baby.”
“Was cute until the grossest thing happened.. I love kissing my kids but I don’t want my germs get into their mouths.. isn’t it a common sense?”
“Am I the only one who thinks kissing a child on the mouth should be a crime? How many illnesses can this cause in a baby? My God… Don’t these parents think? I really can’t understand.”

However, some defended Katie Clark Bates and her husband, leading to long discussions. But it seems the married couple doesn’t mind the ongoing debate in their post, as they benefit from the massive views.

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