In todays world, social media has become a very important part of our lives. It is where we share glimpses into our private lives, which can reveal a wealth of information. In this context, we come across the issue of parents posting content that includes their children on social media, also known as sharenting. In this thesis, I explore the phenomenon of sharenting from different perspectives. First, I introduce sharenting in more detail, then I explore its ethical and legal aspects. In the firstchapter, I analyse the phenomenon of sharenting and identify all its dimensions, which are linked to different aspects. Sharenting is a social phenomenon that is linked to spheres such as the identity of a parent, family dynamics and the phenomenon of influencers who need to display their child on social media in order to maintain their online persona. I then go on to analyse the ethical aspects of sharenting, identifying the dangers of sharenting and the long-termeffects of sharenting on the child. These relate to the mental health of the child, as well as to other aspects relating to his or her digital identity. There are also a number of dangers that can materialise in this context. Some are more predictable, others less so. In any case, I find that the consequences of sharenting can be extremely negative and dangerous. After examining the ethical aspects, I also analyse the legal aspects. I examine the issue in the context of the Slovenian legal order, the legal order of the European Union, and the legal order in France. The latter is a country that has already recognised the problem of sharenting and has addressed it legally. I finish with the conclusion that this is a phenomenon for which we should ensure greater awareness in our society and more detailed regulation.
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