When a headline appears on social media claiming that a popular YouTube family has sold their home because of a new child\u2011labor law, the first instinct is to check the facts. The LaBrant family\u2014YouTubers Cole and Savannah, along with their children\u2014have taken the time to address the rumors head\u2011on, explaining that the sale was unrelated to legislation and that they remain proud residents of Nashville.<\/p>\n
On April 15, 2024, Cole LaBrant posted a short video on TikTok titled \u201cThis is a video that I feel dumb making.\u201d In it, he addressed the growing speculation that the family\u2019s decision to list their Nashville home for sale was driven by a recently passed child\u2011labor law in Tennessee. The law, which came into effect earlier that month, requires creators to place earnings from videos featuring minors aged 14 to 18 into a trust account that belongs to the child. Children under 14 are prohibited from profiting from their own content, and content featuring minors can be removed upon request.<\/p>\n
While the LaBrants have always been open about their family\u2019s financial practices, the rumor suggested that the new law forced them to sell their property. Cole\u2019s video was a direct response, aiming to set the record straight and to reassure fans that their family\u2019s decisions are made independently of legal pressures.<\/p>\n
The legislation, which has been a topic of debate among creators and parents alike, was designed to protect minors from exploitation while still allowing them to benefit from their creative work. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of the key provisions:<\/p>\n
While the law has sparked concern among some creators, many see it as a necessary safeguard for young talent. The LaBrants, who have been making videos since their children were toddlers, have long maintained a transparent approach to their finances.<\/p>\n
In his TikTok video, Cole emphasized that the family\u2019s children have bank accounts and that they have been paying them from the very beginning of their YouTube careers. He stated, \u201cI personally feel like our kids and their bank accounts are none of your guys\u2019 business, but if you must know, all of our kids all have bank accounts. We have been paying them since day one of making videos, and I can promise you that our kids and their bank accounts are doing just fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also clarified that the family is not relocating out of Tennessee. Instead, the LaBrants are moving \u201cright down the street\u201d to a larger property that offers more acreage. The move is purely a personal choice to accommodate their growing family and to have more space for their children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe love our community,\u201d Savannah added in a separate interview. \u201cWe\u2019re not moving out of Tennessee; we\u2019re just moving to a bigger home that\u2019s still in the same neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n