While we would love to see your playful moments online, we are aware that it leaves a digital footprint and can pose certain risks for your children
We want your children to be safe online
So we’ve gathered a non-exhaustive list of things to consider before sharing pictures of them online:
- Check your privacy settings of the social platform you use and consider setting strict privacy settings
- Double check that there is no personal information disclosed in your content e.g. names, locations …
- Don’t show your children in embarrassing situations
- Don’t show them lightly dressed or even naked
- From a certain age onwards, ask them for consent
You do not need to show your children’s faces, to inspire others with your #PlayPledge, if you’re not comfortable with it. How about adding a sticker or showing them from behind or only their hands doing something?
Sources and further resources
The LEGO Group’s Guide to digital safety
The dark sides of sharenting: Ingenta Connect
Tips to Safely Share Photos of Your Child Online (verywellfamily.com)
How your social media posts can impact your children (digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au)
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/privacy-child
https://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/guidelines-for-kids-and-social-media/
https://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/21/health/posting-about-kids-on-social-media/index.html