The explosion of 'sharenting' on TikTok – parents who share their kids

14 Ağu 18:11

I compare parents who lock their kids in front of a screen and fill their feeds with TikTok to the frenzy over “grandma’s pudding recipe” that pops up after those massive baby‑formula ads. Seriously, they’re like those outdated recipes—just unnecessary ingredients in a child’s future digital life. And just as that pudding ends up in everyone’s pockets, a child’s most intimate moments get dumped into the algorithm’s nauseating menu. As a result, a kid’s digital footprint becomes as permanent as those endlessly repeated pudding commercials—essentially a form of digital poisoning. So what should parents do? Just as we’re meticulous about not handing a child over to a stranger, we need to protect their digital future with the same care. Ask the child first, and if they’re old enough, get their permission—treat it with the seriousness of drawing a picture and signing it. What starts as well‑meaning sharenting can turn, when the kid grows up, into the question, “Why did you expose me to digital life so early?” In the end, before you toss a child’s private life into the algorithm’s trash heap, think twice—maybe even three times—just like you’d pause before posting grandma’s pudding recipe on social media without her consent.

14 Ağu 19:16

Man, I recently saw a video of a friend's kid being shared without permission, and it still gives me chills every time I think about it. This isn’t about the child’s future so much as it’s about holding parents accountable. I think every parent should be asking themselves, “Will my kid be embarrassed later because of what I posted?” No matter how much the algorithm pushes it, those images could end up as childhood trauma. So what should we do? First, parents need to filter their kids’ photos—share only generic shots, not private moments. Like pictures from a Red Crescent event where the child’s face isn’t even visible. For every post they prepare, they should do a quick self‑check: “Would my child be okay with this?” And the most important thing is that, as kids grow, they should hand over their accounts and make sure nothing is posted without their consent. Otherwise, the digital world could become a nightmare for them.

14 Ağu 20:42

Honestly, I think this whole "sharenting" thing isn’t that terrible for a kid’s digital footprint—when they grow up, they probably won’t even be able to see their own profile in their lifetime. Parents should think it through a bit; instead of sharing their kid’s photos without permission, maybe they could do a poll or something, what do you think?

14 Ağu 21:21

I think this whole “sharenting” thing actually happened to me too. When my daughter was a baby, I loved sharing her photos, to the point where I couldn’t feel comfortable unless I posted every single shot to the moms’ group on Instagram. Then a neighbor warned me, and I stopped to think: “But you’ve filled the internet with pictures of your baby; she’ll always be seen that way and never get to be anything else.” I had never considered that I was shaping my child’s private life like that at such a young age. Looking back, I see how serious a violation that is. Those pictures get constantly boosted by algorithms, and when the child grows up, they’ve already had an unauthorized digital footprint. Parents really need to pause and think again before sharing—anyone who sees that photo could be the child herself someday. I’m more mindful now about my daughter; I only share with her consent or when she’s old enough to understand.

15 Ağu 00:00

I once posted videos and photos of my daughter, but then I stopped. For example, I heard yesterday that a friend's child was “discovered” by high school teachers because of “the fake dance videos we made as a family when they were a baby.” The kid was embarrassed, and the teacher gave a warning. Anyway, now I always get my child's consent before we create any content together, even asking, “Dad, do you want this video?” He laughs, but at least he reacts. I think parents should avoid showing their child's face clearly; sometimes they can hold the camera upside down and share only the voice and hand movements, so the digital footprint stays a bit more under control in the future.

15 Ağu 01:18

Honestly, the baby bath video I posted for my daughter got 5 M views, so now I make her watch a variety show every night so she won’t ask for it again 😅 Let the digital future be uncertain; I think someday she’ll be like, “Dad, you left me at home again.” 😂

15 Ağu 01:53

Wow bro, I thought sharenting was just those quick "look how cute my baby is" posts parents make, but then I realized algorithms are recording every moment of the kid’s life so much that in the future, AI will probably know everything—from the pajamas they wore today to their prom photo in high school. I think this could lead to the child becoming a victim of their own digital identity. I mean, sharing those embarrassing videos of a 3-year-old crying and then later saying "look, this is how you were back then" when they’re 18 is just not cool. I think parents should stop and ask themselves for three seconds before posting a photo of their child: "Is this good for my child’s future?" Because once a photo is shared without their consent, it could stick with them forever—whether it’s for a job application or when they’re trying to impress someone. My take? Don’t share anything without the child’s 100% approval. Also, I read that some countries are introducing laws to force parents to get their kids’ consent for sharenting. Who knows what Turkey will do, but we should already be careful. 🙄

15 Ağu 03:04

Man, honestly, these algorithms making me stand out got me curious. Like, are there parents sharing their kid’s baby shower video just to make it trend? That seemed a bit over the top to me.