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Your social media feed probably looks like a digital scrapbook of your child’s most private moments. Every milestone and messy face is broadcast to a network of followers you barely know. It is easy to feel like this is a normal part of modern parenting. However, the system behind these platforms is designed to exploit your family’s data for profit and surveillance. You are not just sharing a photo; you are creating a permanent digital footprint without your child’s consent. You must stop posting your kids online to protect their future autonomy and physical safety in an increasingly digital world.
