Gen Z kids have opinions about being on their parent’s social media

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They want to be in control of their digital footprint.

We have all seen them, the parents who have their children plastered all over their social media. Their children are the centre of attention when you go on their Facebook or Instagram pages. I am guilty of this. I even had to create a different social media platform due to my obsession with her. Sometimes, the pictures we post are of the little cute outfits they wore or the school award they just won.

are still discovering Facebook, and as they do, discover that you can create lifelong online albums of your grand kid’s extremely embarrassing moments.You know those embarrassing family photos your mom would take out to show to your girlfriend or boyfriend? Now, your friends can access these albums at a flick of a finger.

Again I say, parenting has evolved. Now, parents can’t just post what they want because the child is theirs, the phone is theirs, and they are most probably paying for the internet connectivity. Now, families engage in open and honest conversations about what kids like or don’t like. As parents, we have grown to be more conscious about the psychological and social effects our behaviours have on our little ones.

A study by PLOS one indicates that kids between ages 18-24 consent to the stereotype of self-obsession and narcissism. This age group is also called the ‘emerging adults’ group. This includes Generation Z and Millennials. They do, however, react negatively to these societal labels.

 

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