Parents...Brush up on the Safety of Your Family Social Media Posts!
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Sharing those cute photos of little ones on social media with friends and family is fun, and a great way to stay connected.
It seems harmless, but the new tech term “sharenting” is about to change the way parents look at uploading photos and information about their kids.
“Sharenting” is defined as the use of social media by parents to share content based on their children.
How can you practice the safe sharing of your family pictures on Social Media?
Here is a great video and article posted by Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal, Why I Put My Dog’s Photo on Social Media but Not My Son’s. The video clip in the link is short, funny, and gives parents a great perspective on this topic!
To recap the video…
Avoid using names, locations, and extra information like medical conditions.
Make sure your personal account is private.
Use the back of kids’ heads in pictures, leave their faces out of pictures, or cover faces with emojis.
Some posts can be embarrassing to kids. Avoid posting topics or adding pictures of personal situations.
You can also check out the Center on Media and Child Health web page to get some more insights on parenting social media. This page discusses the risks, benefits, and healthy use of family social media!
Be a proactive parent!
Stay current on technology risks and create a plan for how you will handle tech roadblocks on your parenting roadmap!
What steps will you take to ensure your child is protected online?
What is your family plan around respecting others’ privacy in the posts you share?
For you as a parent?
For your kids using social media?
What are other points you want to teach your kids about making safe and appropriate posts on social media?
Stay current on technology risks and create a plan for how you will handle tech roadblocks on your parenting roadmap by checking out Social Media Safety for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting your Children Online in 2023!