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'Sharenting' - what do you think?

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Mumsy Thu 10-Nov-16 16:51:01

A definite no no!! these pictures that are posted will be there forever! How are these children going to feel when they are older with all their pictures of them on the net!
Regardless of distance theres no need to post photos on social media for all to see, why not send them privately via emails?!

Greyduster Thu 10-Nov-16 16:50:12

I'm another who would not put photographs of my grandchild on social media. Too much of a risk, even though he is so beautiful I would love to plaster his photograph everywhere for the whole world to see! grin

jordana Thu 10-Nov-16 16:35:51

No I would not share fotos of my grandchildren on social media. Too many risks involved with stalkers etc

Granny23 Thu 10-Nov-16 16:34:55

I think careful sharing is the key to this. We do share the everyday doings, high days and holidays and many pictures of the DGC but only within a defined group of extended family. However, I have no wish to see endless mundane pictures of children (and especially pets) that I do not even know, except when they have made a real achievement or done something outrageously funny.

Still I can put up with these more calmly than the daily influx of 'homilies' urging me to improve myself (I AM PERFECT ALREADY) and threats of lord knows what, if I fail to immediately pass them on to umpteen friends.

LucyGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 10-Nov-16 16:21:21

We've been asked to get your thoughts on the 'sharenting' phenomenon - that is, parents (or grandparents!) sharing pictures and documenting details of their children's lives, growth and progress online via social media outlets.

Is this an invasion of their privacy, before they're old enough to object? Or just a given in modern-day society? Do the updates get on your nerves? Or are they welcome in an age where so many families live long distances from each other?

We'd love to know your thoughts on this smile