Sharenting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sharenting is a noun meaning (neologism) The practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc.
Meaning
(neologism) The practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of sharent
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photosharing, share, photoblogging, sharebait, screenshort, filesharing.
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