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What is sharenting and why do parents need to be cautious of this digital trend

Updated On: 12 July, 2024 07:14 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

Before they are born, their images go viral. Be it a baby bump or an ultrasound scan – the content has become an object of sharing for new-gen parents. Mental health expert breaks down the perils of ‘sharenting’ and share precautionary measures

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Parag Naik (31) welcomed a daughter into his life in 2020. In a conversation with Midday, the Mumbai-based pharmacist opens up about oversharing images of his firstborn child. “I mean, that’s what first-time parents do, right? I had tons of pictures of my child, and I just couldn’t help but share everything about her on social media.”

He continues, “It felt like I had to post every single milestone like it was everyone’s business. A year later, the reality struck me that she was not even aware of her presence online. Consequently, I had to delete almost everything about her when I learnt of the risks that I was exposing her to.”

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