Stacey Steinberg shares that as a mother, photographer, and children’s rights lawyer, she initially shared her children’s milestones on social media but later reconsidered the privacy implications and the ethical dilemma of sharing their life stories without their consent, ultimately advocating for mindful and restrained sharing to protect children’s digital footprints.
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2 Risks Linked to ‘Sharenting’ Your Kids’ Lives Online
Research highlights the numerous risks associated with social media use among children and adolescents, such as depression and addiction, while also emphasizing the potential negative impacts of “sharenting,” including identity theft risks and harm to children’s mental health and parent-child relationships.
‘Sharenting’ may seem like harmless family fun, but experts are concerned about its impact on kids’ privacy
The rise of “sharenting” on social media prompts Sarah Adams and others to challenge the practice, advocating for more awareness of the potential negative consequences, exploitation, and privacy violations, while Leah Plunkett emphasizes the importance of considering children’s autonomy and privacy rights, urging parents to model responsible digital citizenship from a young age.
The psychology of ‘sharenting’: Why parents can’t resist talking about their kids online — and what experts say about it
Examines sharenting, the act of parents sharing stories, pictures, or videos about their children on social media, encompasses a spectrum of behaviors from sharing everyday moments to monetizing content, driven by a desire for connection, though it also poses risks such as privacy violations and data security concerns, prompting experts to advocate for smarter approaches like keeping accounts private, obtaining consent, and limiting sharing of sensitive information.
Parenting influencers try something new: giving their kids privacy
Explores how Grant Khanbalinov and other influencers have regretted exposing their children to the internet due to privacy concerns and negative consequences, prompting them to limit their kids’ online presence, while Jolene Vargas reflects on her past oversharing and now takes steps to protect her son’s privacy online.
