Your Kid’s First Day Of School Pics Are Cute But Pose A Potential Problem

Here’s what parents should consider before sharing one of those popular back-to-school photos online.

As soon as August rolls around, social media feeds begin to fill up with parents sharing their kids’ first-day-of-school pictures. You know the ones: a smiling kiddo holding up a chalkboard sign (or a piece of paper for the less Pinterest-y among us) with their name, age, school, teacher, interests and hobbies.

Although these photos are a sweet way to commemorate a new school year, posting them online poses some potential risks, experts say. So it’s good for parents and caregivers to be more intentional about what they’re sharing online, why they’re sharing it and with whom.