No Stupid Questions

218. Why Do Parents Overshare on Social Media?

27 snips
Nov 3, 2024
Dive into the captivating world of parental oversharing on social media. Explore how social media taps into our primal instincts and the risks of 'sharenting' for children's privacy. The emotional and ethical complexities of sharing personal stories about kids are dissected, alongside the societal pressures that drive parents. Reflect on the consequences of this behavior as it shapes children's identities in the digital age, and ponder the fine line between expression and privacy in an era of constant connectivity.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Oversharing Example

  • Some parents create social media accounts for their young children, documenting their lives.
  • One child, upon receiving a laptop and Googling herself, felt her privacy was violated by her mother's posts.
ANECDOTE

Mike's Hair

  • Mike Munger shared a photo of his pandemic hairstyle online.
  • It now frequently appears in search results, highlighting the permanence of online content.
INSIGHT

Right to be Forgotten

  • Europe has "right to be forgotten" laws, allowing removal of online information.
  • France lets children sue parents for sharing private details without consent; the US lacks such protections.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app