This phenomenon is called sharenting, a combination of the words sharing and parenting.
After all, parents have always taken photos and shared updates about their kids.
However, that practice used to happen in relative privacy.
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Sharing on social media is far more public and, as a result, also more risky.
Why Is There Concern About Sharenting?
Yet, oversharing has the potential to do even more damage.
This could cause problems before the child is old enough to start a credit history of their own.
Dr. Kirby also points out that there are issues that can come with sharing with too many people.
Childrendevelop their identitiesduring adolescence and also use this time to experiment with self-presentation, including on social media.
However, its also possible to share information about your kids on social media while mostly avoiding these issues.
Some things parents can do to ensure they’re sharenting responsibly include the following.
Who will see the post?
Would you worry if the post is seen by the wrong person?
This is a violation of your childs privacy.
You and your child can even delete the post together.
Dr. Kirby recommends having conversations that are appropriate to your child’s level of development.
Dont overshare
This is a rule parents should follow throughout their childrens lives.
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