This being a “family news” oriented blog, I and other members of my family will no doubt be blogging about our children. Most of my posts already center around my son, Jesse. But I’ve debated whether or not to include pictures of my kids along with my posts. Nowadays, parents are cautious about broadcasting anything on the internet, especially things concerning family. You never really know who’s reading your post and checking out your photos.
Like any mom, I am of the opinion that my three children are beautiful. I just don’t want some oddball thinking the same thing and becoming fixated on one of them. I do vaguely mention my hometown and my son’s picture shows his jersey pretty well. I’ve even hesitated to put photos of my almost 20 year old daughter on either this blog or my personal blog. Am I being paranoid? Or am I being realistic? I’ve noticed many other bloggers who write about their families post big, upclose photos of their daughters and sons. Part of me thinks that’s nice, how proud they must be. But then again, another part of me is thinking, isn’t that a little risky? Just a thought. What do you think?
2 responses so far ↓
candm // October 12, 2007 at 3:35 pm
This question has come up on several parenting boards that I go to. My position is that my kids are in more danger from the predators that they may encounter in real life than from anyone online. The neighborhood perv who sees my kids playing outside and develops a fascination with them concerns me far more than the possibility that anyone would go through the trouble to track down my identity and where I live to harm my children because they saw their pictures on the internet.
Those are the reasons that I feel comfortable sharing pictures of the kids online. Of course, that’s something every parent has to decide for themselves and I would never judge anyone else for their choice. This is just what I feel comfortable with. I love sharing my kids pictures with out of town friends and family and with my internet friends.
thefamilynewsblog // October 12, 2007 at 3:58 pm
Excellent points! I’m so proud of my children and am sad that I have to think twice about posting their pictures online. You’re right about neighborhood pervs. Not too many stalkers are willing to take the time to track down a child they’ve spotted on the internet when they have victims close by. Thanks for putting my mind at ease. Be prepared, now you all will be bombarded with my family pictures