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Source: TOI
West Bengal’s CID department has organised a campaign aimed at sensitising parents on the perils of Sharenting.
What is Sharenting?
It refers to the act of parents posting too many details about their children on social media.
Risks associated with Sharenting are:
- Detrimental for a child’s psychological growth
- Increases risk of details being used by Cybercriminals
- Morphed photographs and ‘digital kidnapping’
Usage: The term and example can be used to highlight risks with the use of digital technologies
