Should sharenting be banned? Experts worry that parents who share pictures and stories of their children on social media may be causing trouble for them in the future.
Five years old, with 1,500 images online
Should sharenting be banned? Experts worry that parents who share pictures and stories of their children on social media may be causing trouble for them in the future.
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It is the best day of Emily's life. She has just got her dream job - as head of one of the world's biggest technology companies.
She wants to know what everyone is saying about her. So she Googles her name. The first result is a picture of her, aged four, with chocolate all over her face. "Thanks for nothing, Mum," she says.
Some worry that this could be very common in the future. Many parents share thousands of pictures of their children online. It is called "sharenting".
Today, the averageTypical or usual. five-year-old has 1,500 pictures online.
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Now, leaders in France are thinking about a new law to stop parents sharing pictures of their children.
Many say it is a good idea. They say that most parents do not ask their children if they want their pictures online. And some fear that without thinking about it, parents are putting their children in danger by sharing lots of information about them.
Others say that there is nothing wrong with parents sharing pictures. David Devore was seven when his dad shared a video of him after going to the dentist. Millions watched the video, and David was paid £80,000 and got to travel around the world.
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Yes! Babies and young children cannot say whether or not they want their pictures online. And it is very hard to ever take pictures off the internet.
No! There is nothing wrong with parents sharing pictures of children with their friends and family. They want to show how proudFeeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something. they are.
Average - Typical or usual.
Proud - Feeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something.
Five years old, with 1,500 images online
Glossary
Average - Typical or usual.
Proud - Feeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something.