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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Imagine this. You are 30 years old. You send a message to the boss of a new company, asking for your dream job. They look you up online. And the first thing they see is a picture of you, aged four, with chocolate all over your face.
Some worry that this could be very commonA common thing happens a lot. in the future. Many parents share thousands of pictures of their children online. It is called "sharenting".
Now, leaders in France are thinking about a new law to stop parents sharing pictures of their children.
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Many say it is a good idea. They say that most parents do not ask their children if they want their pictures online.
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.
Common - A common thing happens a lot.
Proud - Feeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something.
Five years old, with 1,500 images online
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Common - A common thing happens a lot.
Proud - Feeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something.