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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Why We Keep Our Baby’s Face Off Social Media, feat. Philip Wang

Mar 27, 2024

Helen Wu brings on her husband, Philip Wang, to discuss why they keep their baby's face hidden on social media. They delve into concerns about online privacy, data security, and protecting their child's autonomy. The episode explores the evolving landscape of digital parenting, inviting listeners to consider the nuanced decisions families make in safeguarding children's privacy.

43:16

Episode guests

Philip Wang

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Quick takeaways

Keeping a baby's face off social media protects privacy and autonomy while maintaining intimacy with close circles.

Balancing privacy concerns versus sharing desires involves navigating societal expectations and safeguarding against safety risks.

Deep dives

Reasons for Keeping Baby's Face Private

The decision to keep their baby's face private stems from concerns about online privacy, safeguarding the child's autonomy, parental instinct to protect against negative comments, and the desire to maintain a special and intimate circle of friends and family for sharing.

Introduction

2min

Parenting Challenges and Emotional Transitions

7min

Parental Decision on Privacy and Social Media Sharing

5min

Navigating Online Privacy: Protecting Our Child's Identity

5min

Privacy Concerns and Child Autonomy in the Age of Social Media

3min

Navigating the Complexities of Sharing Children's Lives on Social Media

14min

Navigating Parenting Privacy on Social Media

5min

On this episode of Spill the Baby Tea, I bring on my husband, Philip, to dive into the intimate topic of why we made the decision to keep our baby's face hidden from social media. As parents navigating the complexities of modern parenthood in the digital age, we share all of the reasons considered, as well as our reflections (2 years later) behind this choice. From concerns about online privacy and data security to protecting our child's autonomy and emotional well-being, we explore the multifaceted aspects of parental privacy.

Whether you're a parent, soon-to-be parent, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of digital parenting, this episode invites you to consider the nuanced decisions families make in protecting their children's privacy while navigating this new social age. Take a listen and let us know what you think here!

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Host: Helen Wu

Editor: Victoria Cheng

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