Sharing holiday pics of your kids online: The risks of ‘sharenting’


Countless photos of children, posted on social media, have ended up in the wrong hands. For this reason, all parents should know what can go wrong when sharing photos on platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram. — dpa

BERLIN: It’s understandable that parents would want those back home to be able to see pictures of the kids splashing around in the pool or on the beach on a summer holidays.

However, online safety experts say posting photos of your kids in any state of undress on social media is an absolute no-go, even if it’s just intended for friends and family.

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