What Is Sharenting And Why Should We Care With Leah Plunkett

The Internet has undeniably become a big part of our lives, making it our very own personal storage for memories or even our own digital diaries. For parents out there, that includes posting about our kids online—from significant milestones to the mundane. While done with good intentions, we have unwittingly shared piles of data on our children that could have big implications for their privacy. As they say, the Internet is forever. Leah Plunkett is a Harvard law professor and a mom who decided she needed to make a difference for our kids. She joins Eliza VanCort to dive deep into this concerning phenomenon she calls “sharenthood.” From public shaming to mob mentality to identity theft, Leah sheds light on where the Internet has gone wrong and how we can right the ship. Follow along to this conversation to learn more about sharenting and why we should care.