In the modern age where almost every detail of one’s life is shared via social media, Adrienne Lafrance explores: how much is too much? In her article, “The Perils of ‘Sharenting,’” published in The Atlantic, Lafrance delves into the issue- including some worst case scenarios- of parents unintentionally exposing their children. Through her use of jargony diction, refutation, and emotional appeals by means of skilled pathos, Lafrance effectively urges parents to think before they post and consider obtaining consent from their children before exhibiting them to the internet. Lafrance’s skillful choice of words aide in presenting her argument against broadcasting children on social media. Her use of internet jargon not only establishes her credibility
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The portmanteau style of the word “sharenting” and the childlike innocence of the word “mommy” in the phrase “mommy blogging” suggest cute internet trends for parents to take part in, however, Lafrance’s use of the words satirizes the dangerous activities. Instead of romanticizing the act of virtually sharing one’s child as the social media argot does, she gives the reader dark examples of “sharenting” gone wrong.
In addition, Lafrance’s use of internet jargon like “digital footprint” establishes her credibility as an experienced user of online media. The word pairing “digital footprint” suggests a lasting impression virtually left on the internet for years to come. The author’s use strengthens her main argument that parents should consider the permanence of their post as well as their children’s possible futures before …show more content…
She includes stories of possible dangers to children’s safety as results of sharenting. She tells of a mother who “‘learned that strangers accessed the photos [of her potty training toddlers], downloaded them, altered them, and shared them on a website commonly used by pedophiles.’” In sharing this information, the writer evokes sympathy from the reader. This sympathy mixed with the horror of the poor mother’s situation makes the reader more willing to listen to Lafrance’s argument in hopes that he or she is never in a similar dilemma. By warning of “identity theft and digital kidnapping, real-time information about their children’s whereabouts, and intimate settings,” the author appeals to a parent’s sense of protection over their child. Once again, Lafrance is aware of her audience. She uses frightening consequences that demand fear from the reading parent, making her argument personal. It hits close to home for those with any contact with children, forcing them to consider thinking twice about what they may share of their little ones on the internet. In summation, in Adrienne Lafrance’s article “The Perils of ‘Sharenting,’” published in The Atlantic, the author proves her credibility as an aware social media user through her diction, refutes possible counterarguments thus diminishing weaknesses in her assertions, and evokes compassion from her reader through a skilled use of pathos. Lafrance effectively
The portmanteau style of the word “sharenting” and the childlike innocence of the word “mommy” in the phrase “mommy blogging” suggest cute internet trends for parents to take part in, however, Lafrance’s use of the words satirizes the dangerous activities. Instead of romanticizing the act of virtually sharing one’s child as the social media argot does, she gives the reader dark examples of “sharenting” gone wrong.
In addition, Lafrance’s use of internet jargon like “digital footprint” establishes her credibility as an experienced user of online media. The word pairing “digital footprint” suggests a lasting impression virtually left on the internet for years to come. The author’s use strengthens her main argument that parents should consider the permanence of their post as well as their children’s possible futures before …show more content…
She includes stories of possible dangers to children’s safety as results of sharenting. She tells of a mother who “‘learned that strangers accessed the photos [of her potty training toddlers], downloaded them, altered them, and shared them on a website commonly used by pedophiles.’” In sharing this information, the writer evokes sympathy from the reader. This sympathy mixed with the horror of the poor mother’s situation makes the reader more willing to listen to Lafrance’s argument in hopes that he or she is never in a similar dilemma. By warning of “identity theft and digital kidnapping, real-time information about their children’s whereabouts, and intimate settings,” the author appeals to a parent’s sense of protection over their child. Once again, Lafrance is aware of her audience. She uses frightening consequences that demand fear from the reading parent, making her argument personal. It hits close to home for those with any contact with children, forcing them to consider thinking twice about what they may share of their little ones on the internet. In summation, in Adrienne Lafrance’s article “The Perils of ‘Sharenting,’” published in The Atlantic, the author proves her credibility as an aware social media user through her diction, refutes possible counterarguments thus diminishing weaknesses in her assertions, and evokes compassion from her reader through a skilled use of pathos. Lafrance effectively