Title: Navigating Social Media with Family: A Gentle Reminder
Hey There, Family Heroes!
In this digital age, it's crucial we handle our online family love with care and respect. Here's a little family-focused guide to rocking the social media world while keeping our bonds strong.
1. Snap & Share with Consent:
Before hitting that 'post' button, ensure you have the green light from the stars of your photos—the family members featured. Consent is key!
2. Guard the Privacy Castle:
Our family's secrets stay within the family album, not for public giggles. Let's keep personal stuff personal and respect each other's feelings.
3. Private Pages for Precious Moments:
Cherished family photos deserve a special home! Create a 'private' family group where you can freely share memories without prying eyes.
4. Respect Privacy, Hugs and Smiles:
Not everyone's a fan of spotlight moments. Don't take it personally if a family member keeps things private—it's their right, and we respect that.
5. No Embarrassing Video Countdown:
Think twice before sharing a goofy family video. Once it's out there, it's out forever. Let's keep the memories sweet and embarrassing-free.
6. Parent Patrol: Social Edition:
If you're under 18, your parents got your back online. Let's show them we're responsible digital citizens—no sneaky accounts, just trust and integrity.
7. Handle Breakups with Tact:
Respect the breakup boundaries. If a family member's going through a tough time, we keep their peace and privacy intact.
8. Location Love, Keep it on the Down-Low:
When out with the fam, let's wait until we're back home before sharing our adventures. Safety first, fam!
9. Untagging Isn’t a No-Hug Zone:
If a family member untags themselves, it's all good! Everyone's got their style, and we respect their choice.
10. Unfollow ≠ Family Drama:
A little unfollow isn't the end of the world. We're still fam, and we'll show our love offline.
Remember, a virtual 'like' doesn't replace a heartfelt hug. Social media is a bridge, not the destination. Let's use it to stay connected while planning those real-life family hangouts. Respect each other's boundaries and spread the love!
Zakiyyah Shakir is the founder of Peerless Etiquette; her life has been dedicated to sharing the love of etiquette and civility with children, teens, adults, and corporations to inspire a more courtesy conscious culture in her community and abroad. She writes primarily about etiquette and civility on her free time when she isn't teaching at her etiquette school, or traveling with other etiquette professionals who are part of the Peerless Etiquette Association.
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