03 Sept 2022
35m

Should you put your kids on your socials? (with Clint Roberts)

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One Day You'll Thank Me

Parenting in the digital age requires establishing firm boundaries regarding children's online presence to protect their future privacy and well-being. Parents frequently navigate the ethical tension between sharing family milestones and the risk of public shaming or unwanted exposure. Radio host and father of two, Clint Roberts, advocates for a strict policy against using children for sponsored content, emphasizing that children cannot consent to being part of a brand's marketing. While digital archives of childhood are inevitable, parents must curate content to avoid future embarrassment and ensure safety. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a happy, secure childhood while acknowledging that the permanence of the internet necessitates a cautious, intentional approach to what is shared, moving away from performative parenting toward protecting a child's autonomy and dignity.

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