I recently posted on Facebook:
"ConsciousParenting: Ask for your child's permission to post pictures or any information about her/himself on Facebook or any place."
The social media experience can be fun and engaging. It is another avenue for us to connect with and learn more about each other's lives, via photos and personal information. When posting, the adult makes the decision to share whatever he or she chooses, which could include photos of family members, vacations, details of a child's status in school, and so on. But, what about the child? Does she have a say in whether her picture or any details about her personal life gets posted?
Asking your child for permission shows respect and a sincere honoring of her rights. She will learn by your example and add this approach to her conscious and subconscious list of belief systems. It builds inner self-value and nurtures healthy communication and interpersonal relationships.
I encourage you to consider the other areas in your child's life where it is appropriate to ask for his/her permission...and honor it.
-N
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