Room for Debate: Should Parents Share Images of Their Kids Online?

Give Them a Chance at Privacy

Amy Webb, Webbmedia Group

By recording and publishing our children's every dental visit, afternoon recital or poopie diaper, we are removing any possibility of their future privacy.

Even Viral Stars Must Be O.K. With Sharing

Penn Holderness, Greenroom Communications

Our kids love our videos and the positive feedback they get from their friends, and even people on the street. But they also have absolute veto power.

Be Mindful, Because Toddlers Grow Up

Stephen Balkam, Family Online Safety Institute

We should be more thoughtful about how our 2-year-old will feel as a 12- or 22-year-old when she sees what we've posted when she was a nonconsenting toddler.

Avoid the Traps of 'Sharenting'

James P. Steyer, Common Sense Media

It's important that we remember our digital sharing could have wide-ranging and unforeseen consequences now and in years to come.

Still Coming to Terms With Our Digital Selves

Erika Elmuts, ConsciousParents.org

The known risks of posting images of our kids online are bad enough, yet as a society we still have no real grasp on the future long-term repercussions of these actions.

A Visit to the Dentist, a World of Fun

David E. DeVore, father of a viral child star

Our experience as a viral family has been overwhelmingly positive. We have been able to experience so many things that we wouldn't have been able to do without the video.