Baby’s pictures- To Share or Not to Share?
Welcome to the digital age. Living in this era of smartphones must make you giddy to post yet another picture of the apple of your eye. But what about the privacy issues? Have you ever considered the consequences? Here are some pros and cons when it comes to sharing your baby’s pictures online.
The 21st century hit us with a digital expansion which is constantly rising and probably reaching a peak we’ve never even thought possible. We are all so addicted to our smartphones, and we certainly never miss the opportunity to snap a picture of our children’s successes. Every step they take and every move they make right? You have nothing to be ashamed of, because that’s the exact thing every loving parent …show more content…
Also, scary, but true, child pornographers seem to thrive on these kind of pictures and may use them in ways you could never imagine.
• Photos which reveal location- Whenever you post a picture of your baby, make sure not to reveal sensitive information such as home address or location, school location and other places you often visit. You sure don’t want stranger to collect those very personal information about you and your child, and find out your baby’s frequently visited locations.
• Sick, Injured or Nicknamed pictures- As a parent, you are responsible for your baby’s healthy physical and emotional growth. By posting pictures depicting your baby’s vulnerability you might as well jeopardize your child’s future social life, because what goes on the Internet, stays on the Internet. Your grown up baby may not appreciate your decision to post pictures which scream with vulnerability, weakness, fear and humiliation. So keep those sick, injured and funny nicknamed pictures for yourself and spare you baby from the future consequences on his/her social
Welcome to the digital age. Living in this era of smartphones must make you giddy to post yet another picture of the apple of your eye. But what about the privacy issues? Have you ever considered the consequences? Here are some pros and cons when it comes to sharing your baby’s pictures online.
The 21st century hit us with a digital expansion which is constantly rising and probably reaching a peak we’ve never even thought possible. We are all so addicted to our smartphones, and we certainly never miss the opportunity to snap a picture of our children’s successes. Every step they take and every move they make right? You have nothing to be ashamed of, because that’s the exact thing every loving parent …show more content…
Also, scary, but true, child pornographers seem to thrive on these kind of pictures and may use them in ways you could never imagine.
• Photos which reveal location- Whenever you post a picture of your baby, make sure not to reveal sensitive information such as home address or location, school location and other places you often visit. You sure don’t want stranger to collect those very personal information about you and your child, and find out your baby’s frequently visited locations.
• Sick, Injured or Nicknamed pictures- As a parent, you are responsible for your baby’s healthy physical and emotional growth. By posting pictures depicting your baby’s vulnerability you might as well jeopardize your child’s future social life, because what goes on the Internet, stays on the Internet. Your grown up baby may not appreciate your decision to post pictures which scream with vulnerability, weakness, fear and humiliation. So keep those sick, injured and funny nicknamed pictures for yourself and spare you baby from the future consequences on his/her social