The Do’s and Don’ts of “Sharenting”

“Sharenting” is more than just posting pictures of your kids on social media. The convenience of our digital age – with Alexa, Nest Cams, and Gizmos infiltrating our lives and daily routines – has lured us into having a false sense of security. The dangers of exposing kids’ personal information and data are alarmingly real. Leah Plunkett is a University of New Hampshire law professor, Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, and author of the bestselling book, Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online. She joins us for a conversation about the oft-overlooked consequences of sharenting. Leah gives practical guidance on how to make values-based decisions that protect our children’s privacy, autonomy, and sense of self in the digital age. Listen to this episode to learn: -The surprising ways in which our kids become vulnerable when we sharent – now and in the future -The types of information our digital gadgets and devices gathering and sharing about our kids -How “private” are privacy settings? -Practical do’s and don’ts for parents around sharenting -How to set clear boundaries and expectations with family members, caregivers, and others about sharing kids’ pictures and information on social media -Questions parents need to ask schools, summer camps, and other organizations about protecting and monitoring kids’ digital privacy