RISE Influencer Quiz

We believe in addressing the staggering statistic that 86% of children say they want to be an influencer. We believe the answer lies in intentionality — in redefining what it truly means to be an influencer, and in thoughtfully preparing our child(ren) for the future of work in an ever-evolving, rapidly changing world.

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Parent Awareness Guide · Free & Confidential

Where is your child on
the Influencer Scale?

6 questions to understand your child's relationship with social media influence — and what to do about it.

6 questions About 2 minutes No right or wrong answers
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"A true influencer isn't someone with the most followers. It's someone with a skill they've learned, a character others trust, and a community that's genuinely better because of them."

— The RISE Definition of Influence
86%
of Americans ages 13–38 say they want to become a social media influencer
#1
dream job for teens 13–17 is YouTuber or professional streamer — ahead of doctor or nurse
72%
of Gen Z trust product recommendations from influencers more than from big-name celebrities

About Your Family

Helps us send personalized results and match you to resources.

1
Creator Interest
Has your child expressed interest in becoming an influencer, content creator, or YouTuber?
ANever brought it up
BMentioned it once or twice casually
CTalks about it regularly and follows creators closely
DAlready making content or actively trying to grow a following
Please select an answer to continue.
2
Motivation
When your child talks about wanting to be an influencer, what's their main reason?
AThey haven't really said
BThey think it looks fun or creative
CThey want to be famous or get free stuff
DThey have a specific skill or topic they want to share with others
Please select an answer to continue.
3
Skill Awareness
Does your child have a specific skill, interest, or topic they're passionate about — beyond just wanting an audience?
ANot yet — they're still figuring it out
BSort of — a few interests but nothing focused
CYes — there's something they really love and practice
DYes — and they're already developing it seriously
Please select an answer to continue.
4
Content Values
If your child were to start posting content today, how would you describe their sense of what's appropriate to share?
AThey haven't thought about it
BThey'd probably follow what their favorite creators do
CWe've talked about it — they have some awareness
DWe have clear, shared guidelines together
Please select an answer to continue.
5
Family Conversation
Have you and your child talked openly about what it actually takes to build a meaningful online presence?
ANo — we haven't gotten there yet
BBriefly — more of a warning than a real conversation
CYes — we've talked about the realities and the risks
DYes — and we've made a plan together
Please select an answer to continue.
6
Community Awareness
Does your child understand that real influence means making the people who follow you genuinely better off?
AThis idea hasn't come up
BThey've heard something like it but don't really apply it
CThey get it — we've discussed what good influence looks like
DYes — and they can name creators they admire for this reason
Please select an answer to continue.
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The Influencer Scale

No Access / Unaware Passive Observer Aspiring & Influenced Skill-Based Creator

The 3 pillars of a real influencer

What separates lasting impact from fleeting fame.

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Unique Skill
Something real to offer. Not just going viral — being genuinely good at something.
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Community
An audience that's better off because of their content. Depth of impact matters most.
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Character
Consistency, accountability, and not chasing trends at the cost of values.

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