Through social media and the cell phone camera, parents are able to capture every moment of their children as they grow and share them with the world, instead of keeping them to themselves. According to a study, 81% of children under the age of 2 are present online. Although photographing them is not a problem, too many photos can damage them.
Are you curious to know the reasons?
1- Children may think they are the center of the universe
If parents take a lot of pictures of the child without including their family or society, the child may develop the opinion that only he/she counts.
2- They can be critical of themselves more than necessary
Children may ask for prettier clothes, they may obsess over the camera, but they may also wonder why they don't look pretty. The situation gets worse if they have friends who get more "likes" than them. Comparing yourself to others isn't healthy, and a study found that girls who spend more time on Facebook are more unhappy with their weight.
3- Children may have problems in creating childhood memories
Parents who take too many pictures of their children may forget how to talk about their experiences. These parents pay less attention to what is happening in front of their eyes.
4- Children can be widely humiliated
When children grow up, some of them would like to not have childhood photos on the Internet. Once they've made a name for themselves, their reputation can be at risk if their parents have posted embarrassing photos of them. They may be embarrassed to show their faces to their friends at school if the photos go viral.
5- Many moments are no longer private

6- They may face discrimination at a young age
Children can be discriminated against by anyone and anywhere based on their appearance.
7- They are more vulnerable to identity theft
When posting photos or videos, parents can provide important information about their children. This includes date of birth, gender and sometimes name. Identity theft can cause problems later even for employment.

8- Children can give too much importance to what others think about them
According to a 2018 study, children start to worry about what others think about them as early as 24 months old. If parents pay too much attention to their children's appearance and tell them what to wear, then they will build this way of thinking.