However, parents initially don’t always consider how their own use of social media may affect their children’s well-being. “When we share on social media, we must all consider how our online actions affects our children’s well-being, both today and long into the future,” the author added. Children may one day want to have some privacy and control over their digital identity, say experts. “Even more likely, the child might one day want to have some privacy and control over his or her digital identity. The study suggested that paediatricians can advocate for increased awareness and healthy thumb rules among parents to protect a child’s online identity.

Source: Hindustan Times October 23, 2016 10:30 UTC