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What are the consequences of parents sharing photos of their children on the internet?

What are the consequences of parents sharing photos of their children on the internet?


Sharing photos of our children on the internet is not harmless .The novelty about the use of social networks to participate in the rest of our personal experiences should be overcome.And having given way to a more sensible and responsible use of them, especially when this involves minors. Related

However, this is not so is a high percentage of cases.According to the 'The Age of Consent' survey, conducted by McAfee, 30% of parents publish a photo or video of their children daily .And 12% do so up to four or more times a day.


These are striking data, but it is more alarming to know that almost a third of parents recognize that these images uploaded to social networks may end up in unwanted hands .


A BAD DECISION


Most parents know the risks that this implies, including pedophilia (49%), harassment (48%), kidnapping (45%) and cyberbullying (31% ) But they still offer that information.


«Posting photos and videos on social networks is an excellent way for parents to share what happens in their lives with their loved ones," says Francisco Sancho, McAfee Espana product and consumer manager and mobile."However, the survey reveals that parents are not fully aware of what they publish and how this can harm their children ".


"If the shared images fall into the wrong hands, sensitive information can be subtracted," Sancho warns. The date of birth, address, which school he goes to or even the child's full name are data that could lead to cyberbullying or identity theft.


Many of the parents (58%) do not even consider whether their child would consent to having their image published on the network.In fact, 22% think that minors are not the ones who should decide on whether Your image must be published or not..And almost one in four believes that it is the adults who have this choice.


However, according to the Organic Law on the Legal Protection of Minors, there are nuances.In its article dedicated to the right to honor, privacy and the image itself, it is specified that parents and guardians respect these rights and help protect them.


What are the consequences of parents sharing photos of their children on the internet?


DON'T FIND OUT


On the effects that children may have on sharing their images, most parents only take into account the physical risks and not so much the emotional ones .A low 30% consider the possibility that their children may feel ashamed.And only 23% admit to being uneasy about the anxiety or worry that a photo of the little ones would generate.


Emotional side effects should not be overlooked.More than one in four children, ages 10 to 12, feel ashamed, worried or anxious when their parents post photos of them on the internet, according to a ComRes study conducted in the UK.


Mothers are the ones who are most aware of these effects. 45% of parents think that their children can overcome any embarrassing content , while only 14% of mothers maintain this affirmation.


«As a father I know how important it is to immortalize the great moments of the little ones in images," says Sancho."Parents want to share these images with friends and family through social networks, but before doing so they should weigh the consequences.In addition to embarrassing them, they should also know that they can generate great problems in the future. I advise you to think twice before publicly sharing any photo ".


What are the consequences of parents sharing photos of their children on the internet?


LEARNING TOGETHER


As a positive fact, the majority (70%) only publish photos of minors in their private network accounts Although this represents a first step to protect your image, it is not enough.


Some measures that can be taken before sharing videos or photos are deactivate the location of the images and configure privacy .On social networks like Instagram or Facebook, it is possible to share publications only with certain people.In any case, we must bear in mind that this does not exempt the risk of reaching those who can misuse them.


For this reason we must not overlook communicate to friends and family what our position is in this regard .And if it is detected that someone shares a photo or video of our children on social networks such as Facebook, you have to know that it is possible to report it.


The data from this survey reveal that there is still a need to educate not only minors, but also their parents in a responsible use of digital tools .Campaigns as For a Love use of Orange technology They show that there is still much to do, but also the need for parents and children to share this learning.


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