Recently, some short dramas on short video platforms have ignored the physical and mental characteristics of minors and fabricated plots such as "11 year old girl marrying off" and "children's version of domineering CEO", which have frequently sparked controversy. Against the backdrop of the continuous expansion of the micro drama industry and a user base of over 600 million, how can children's micro dramas become popular, and how can we control the chaos within them to build a strong protective net for the growth of minors? There are multiple reasons why children have become protagonists in micro dramas. Mengwa Video comes with its own traffic, and in a media released list of the top 100 short dramas for 2025, a micro drama that showcases the talent of a billiards ball boy has the highest heat value. The audience has a high tolerance for children's performances, and the production team does not need to carefully polish the script or hone the actors' acting skills, which can effectively reduce costs. The advertising placement and brand cooperation of children's micro dramas are relatively easy to connect, and commercial monetization is more efficient. Economic benefits attract capital inflows, and after video placement, platform algorithms accurately push videos to target users, increasing viewing traffic and achieving revenue returns. This business model certainly has its merits, but a fundamental prerequisite for its establishment is to safeguard the rights and interests of minors in accordance with the law and regulations. Observe some micro skits. Whether children act as supporting role to promote the plot, or children act as the leading role in the counter attack, the essence is that "children act as adults" to create contrast. Similar plots go beyond children's cognitive abilities and life experiences, using children as tools for adult emotional compensation and traffic harvesting. Moreover, the arrangement of abnormal plots that violate common sense seriously violates public order and good customs, openly crosses the legal and ethical bottom lines of protecting minors, and such issues must be rectified. From the perspective of production, the principle of "maximizing the interests of children" should be upheld. Some production teams, driven by profit, prioritize the health and safety of child actors in order to reduce costs and accelerate progress, resulting in issues such as overloaded filming, lack of necessary protection in dangerous scenes, and non-standard recruitment channels. Children's minds are not yet mature, their self-protection abilities are weak, and their physical and mental development is in a critical period, making it difficult for them to clearly judge risks and protect their own rights like adults. Therefore, it is necessary to standardize the production process, improve various operational guidelines and regulatory rules, and seriously deal with violations. From the perspective of content creation, we cannot lose positive energy solely based on traffic. Early exposure of minors to adult oriented plotlines, violent thriller elements, etc. can easily lead to cognitive confusion and hinder their physical and mental health development. Not long ago, the Network Audiovisual Program Management Department of the State Administration of Radio and Television issued a management reminder for children's micro dramas, strictly prohibiting children from participating in the performance of plots such as "domineering CEO", "campus bullying", and "inciting confrontation". Only by carefully studying the characteristics of children's growth and producing innovative works that are suitable for children and incorporate education into entertainment can the industry achieve stability and success. From the perspective of collaborative governance, safeguarding the healthy growth of minors is a systematic project. Parents should fulfill their guardianship responsibilities, carefully choose activities for minors to participate in, and say no to demands that harm their children's physical and mental health; Network platforms need to optimize algorithm recommendation mechanisms, limit and remove harmful content, and block the chain of harmful information dissemination; Industry organizations should establish industry standards and guidelines for the protection of child actors to curb non-standard operations; Relevant departments should strengthen supervision and strictly investigate and punish illegal and irregular creation, production, and dissemination behaviors in accordance with the law. Only by working together can we build a comprehensive and three-dimensional network for the protection of minors. The "15th Five Year Plan" proposes to "guide and regulate the healthy development of online literature, online games, online audiovisual and other industries, and strengthen the protection of minors on the internet." Building a strong defense line through strict supervision and nurturing the growth of children's hearts through high-quality creation are the practical questions that must be answered well in children's micro dramas. (New Society)