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One of the standout points from the discussion is the importance of unionization. Stoner speculates that active and empowered unions could serve as protective bodies, ensuring stricter regulations and enforcing standards for child actors. Yet, she notes that in many states, no such legal framework exists, largely due to a lack of economic incentives for filming in certain regions.
The call to elevate union accountability and establish more rigorous laws remains vital. However, the broader consensus suggests that legal and institutional reforms alone will not solve the entrenched issues of greed and exploitation.