A few decades ago, taking photos at a child’s birthday party wasn’t something to worry about. You could snap some shots on your camera, then wait to get your film developed. Nowadays, it’s much more complicated.
“An image might be objectively embarrassing, which can impact a child’s self-esteem, but we’ve also seen examples of children being impacted even by benign images,” Bunn says. “I have a child who’s quite averse to having his photo taken, but we’ve had conversations about how family members who don’t live in Sydney with us are interested in him and his life. Being able to share a photo of him doing something he’s enjoying can help those people feel close to him,” Third says.
“As a rule, I would not share images of others’ children. If you would like to, ask first.” she says. “Consider sending photos directly to family members versus posting online.” “Typically, I would be comfortable with my child’s face either being concealed, like with a sticker or emoji, or left untagged so that they can’t be specifically traced,” she says. “I have an Instagram account for some of my child’s photos; however, it’s a closed group of close friends and family, so they can stay connected with myself and my child.”
Alison Altomare, a 33-year-old mother from Brunswick West, says having these discussions before an issue arises is a game-changer. “Setting those boundaries early helps take the pressure off constantly having to manage how photos are taken and shared.”
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