The Bossticks Pam Stepnick On The Truth About Kids On Social Media - Pressure, Comparison, & Feeling Like You're Losing Them
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Apr 23, 2026 Pam Stepnick, digital creator and author and mother of Jake and Logan Paul, shares candid stories from raising children in the spotlight. She talks about early creativity, coping with public criticism, managing social media pressures, and practical parenting tactics like boundaries and supervision. Expect frank reflections on fame, family values, and protecting mental health in a digital world.
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How Early Cameras Sparked The Pauls' Creativity
- Pam let Jake and Logan experiment with a camcorder from age 10–12 and later Vine, which kept them creative and off trouble.
- She filmed births, supported risky stunts (jumping off picnic tables) and learned creativity by watching them.
Controversy Feeds On Clickbait And Jealousy
- Public controversy often mixes warranted criticism with disproportionate outrage driven by clickbait and jealousy.
- Pam says her sons owned mistakes, learned, reinvented themselves, yet still face outsized online punishment.
Actively Monitor Kids' Social Media Use
- Do watch your child's online activity openly: keep devices in shared spaces, set time limits, and use contracts tied to grades or behavior.
- Pam urges parents to actively monitor influences, friends, and screen time because mental health and bullying are real risks.
