Archive · 16 Jan 2026

Parents' Oversharing Online Puts Kids at Risk

Parents' Oversharing Online Puts Kids at Risk

Parents often share lots of pictures and videos of their kids on social media.

This is called 'sharenting.'

While it might seem fun, it can be dangerous.

Hackers can steal these pictures and use them for bad things, like making fake calls or spreading false information.

Some parents even make their kids do things just to get more likes and followers.

Experts say this can hurt kids' feelings and make them feel pressured.

They advise parents to be careful about what they share and to protect their kids' privacy.

Some parents, like Anirban, cover their kids' faces or let their kids choose what to share.

It's important to think about the future and how kids might feel about these posts when they grow up.

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