Growing Up Shared
How Parents Can Share Smarter on Social Media—and What You Can Do to Keep Your Family Safe in a No-Privacy World
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Publisher Description
Is it okay to share details about my child's life on social media?
What kinds of pictures should I avoid posting?
Am I taking away my kids' ownership over their future online footprint?
In the digital age, parenting has evolved into a new dimension, with social media becoming an integral part of our daily lives. In Growing Up Shared, Stacey Steinberg delves into the complex landscape of social media sharing and offers advice for parents who want to embrace the benefits of technology while safeguarding their family's privacy.
Steinberg presents a balanced perspective on the positive aspects of social media, empowering parents to foster genuine connections and build an online community of support. Uncover innovative ways to use social platforms responsibly, and gain valuable insights into the impact of online sharing on your children's digital footprints.
With Growing Up Shared, you'll discover:
• Proven strategies to safeguard your family's privacy in a no-privacy world.
• How to set healthy boundaries and establish a safe digital environment for your children.
• Tips for cultivating a positive online presence that aligns with your family's values.
• Navigating challenges like cyberbullying, oversharing, and the potential consequences of social media posts.
• Techniques for fostering open conversations with your kids about online safety and responsible sharing.
Incorporating real-life stories and expert guidance, Growing Up Shared sheds light on the crucial intersection of parenting and social media. Empower yourself to make informed decisions that prioritize your family's well-being in the digital age.
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Steinberg, an Emory law professor and mother of three, offers a helpful guide for parents looking for help navigating the power and perils of online sharing. She emphasizes that social media has many benefits, as it gives users "the space to express, the network to connect, and the power to greatly impact our world," but also cautions that parents need to balance their own desire to share with their children's right to and need for privacy. To evaluate how digital connectivity transforms parenting, Steinberg met with pediatricians, mental health professionals, and cybersecurity experts, as well as families. In addition to pointing out risks like image and identity theft, she provides a set of sensible "best practices" including becoming familiar with the privacy policies of the social platforms one uses, setting notifications for when a child's name appears in a Google search, only sharing content on Facebook groups that aren't open to the public, being cautious about revealing a kid's location, and giving children the option to opt out of being included in posts. This thoughtful handbook will resonate with modern parents and provide them with actionable items for more safely and thoughtfully using social media.
