Social media can be both amusing and risky. Much like a few drinks can loosen your tongue, it often leads us to share things we might not typically reveal in person. Perhaps a common-sense certification should be required before signing up for any platform. Here are 17 things you should steer clear of on social media:
- Post Inappropriate Content
Deleting a post may seem easy, but online content has a way of sticking around. Just look at any celebrity who wished they could take back a hasty tweet. - Live-Stream a Birth
While the miracle of childbirth is undeniably special, not everyone wants to witness the raw reality of it. Keep those moments private. - Share Your Child’s First Toilet Experience
Potty training is a milestone, but there’s no need to broadcast your child’s first triumph over diapers. Trust me, no one wants to see that. - Photograph Your Child’s Couch Mishaps
We all have had our wild child moments, but sharing a photo of such accidents is unnecessary. We all know kids can be unpredictable. - Discuss Your Personal Hygiene Habits
What you do in private should stay private. Nobody needs to know about your belly button lint rituals. - Air Financial Grievances
Unless it pertains to a significant issue like exorbitant medical costs, avoid complaining about your finances on social media. It could come off as insensitive. - Post Toilet Photos of Your Child
What’s cute at age four may not be so charming when your kid is a teenager. Think long-term before sharing those snaps. - Selfies from the Toilet
While humorous to some, posting such images can backfire later. Imagine your child cringing at that photo years down the line. - Share Placenta Photos
A placenta is not exactly appetizing or appropriate to share. Let’s keep that to the medical realm. - Discipline on Social Media
Disciplining your children is a private matter. Publicly sharing those moments only leads to unnecessary embarrassment for you and your kids. - Announce News Before Family
Avoid the faux pas of posting important family news online before sharing it with the people involved. It can lead to hurt feelings. - Air Relationship Issues
Your relationship struggles are not for public consumption. Keep the details to yourself and seek support privately. - Post While Intoxicated
If you tend to say things you regret while drinking, consider staying offline. A hangover and a social media blunder can lead to regret. - Gossip About Colleagues
Especially when your coworkers are on your friend list. Rumors spread like wildfire in a workplace. - Complain About Your Boss
It’s not wise to vent about your boss on social media, especially if your coworkers might see it. You never know who may share your words. - Critique Others and Their Kids
Remember, you never know who might be connected to whom. If you can’t say something nice, it’s better to say nothing at all. - Publicly Reveal Your Location
If you’re traveling far from home, avoid broadcasting it. You might inadvertently announce to the world that your home is unguarded.
In essence, it’s all about exercising common sense. As Voltaire said, “Common sense is not so common.” Teach your children the importance of thinking before they speak, both online and offline. You can’t take back your words, so always consider the implications of what you share.
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