Thylane Loubry Blondeau Photos: 10 – Year – Old Model’s Sultry Vogue Spread Sparks Controversy

A series of suggestive photos featuring a 10 – year – old model Thylane Loubry Blondeau have sparked controversy over the sexualization of young girls.  A photo spread appears in a recent issue of Vogue Paris with young Blondeau scantily clothed with a sultry pout.  This spread has many criticizing the magazine and questioning whether there is a growing trend of young children being depicted as much, much older in magazines, television, and movies. Full article.

Under New York law, children under 14 years of age may not be employed any time, neither after school nor during vacation.  However, minors 11 years of age or older may work outside school hours as newspaper carriers to deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers, or periodicals to homes or business places.  Minors 12 years of age or older may work outside school hours for their parents or guardians either on the home farm or at other outdoor work not connected with a business.  There is no minimum age for child performers at theatrical, radio, or television performances or for child models, although a permit is required prior to employment.  For more details regarding New York’s Child Labor Laws see: NY Department of Labor

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