Meaning of sharenting | Babel Free

Definitions

The practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc.

neologism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Others feel⟳ that the advantages of sharenting far outweigh any negatives. In an increasingly fragmented society, social media allows us to stay⟳ connected to friends and family, and get⟳ support⟳ that for many is not easily accessible.”

“Then there’s “sharenting.” Today, many children’s social media presence starts with a sonogram, posted, obviously, without consent.”

“On a philosophical level, sharenting exposes children to the larger digital world without their consent, robbing them of a kind of agency.”

CEFR level