Parenting
By Jamie Collins
Updated: March 24, 2020
Originally Published: March 23, 2017
The conversation around whether parents should share their children’s lives on social media continues to spark debate. Personally, I find joy in posting about my kids. They’re absolutely adorable, and with family scattered across the country, it’s a simple way to keep everyone connected. When they do or say something that melts my heart, I want to share it. However, it got me pondering: What if the roles were reversed?
Imagine a scenario where our children had smartphones and were chronicling our lives on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Picture them using all the glamorous Snapchat filters while only capturing our most unflattering moments. I’d be left completely in the dark about how I actually look with flawless skin and a floral crown.
Consider a world where our kids narrate our daily lives online, oblivious to our presence. They might compile videos of moms attempting to use trendy slang, like “lit” or “fam.” “OMG! Mom just said ‘lit’! Say it again, Mom! One. Two. Three! Lit! Isn’t she hilarious? She has no idea!” They could create #InstaFails featuring us in that questionable furry jacket we thought we could pull off.
They might vent about how we always wait until the last minute on Christmas Eve to wrap presents, as if we didn’t know they were due. Birthday photos could feature large stickers displaying our ages, with albums humorously titled “Mommy’s Journey to the Light.”
Snapchat stories could show us trying to replicate dance moves from popular music videos. Imagine your morning bedhead being shared on national TV, alongside other “bedhead mamas,” thanks to your kids.
Your toddler might post countdowns to the moment you finally doze off in front of Dr. Oz after lunch, just so you can unwind with a sippy cup of juice and catch up on Daniel Tiger. Food pics of chicken nuggets and apple slices could flood their feeds, along with blog posts highlighting your Pinterest fails. They could even create a collage that looks like a craft store exploded in your kitchen.
Of course, there would be sweet moments too. Your kids might post a nostalgic picture of you in your later years, sitting in a wheelchair at a nursing home. The orderly they ask to pose with you might end up being the one sneaking your medications. #ByeMomItWasReal.
Occasionally, they might even express gratitude, sharing memes that capture the essence of parenthood: the nagging, the chaos, and the unconditional love wrapped in hugs and kisses.
As I reflect on this humorous role reversal, you might expect me to suggest that we should empathize with our kids by stepping into their shoes. But let’s be real; I remember being a bratty teenager. The future does seem daunting, filled with eye-rolling and trendy outfits. Nonetheless, I will continue to document the joy my kids bring me and share these moments with family and friends.
And yes, I’ll back everything up on hard drives and in the cloud so I can relive these memories when my children become those pesky teenagers.
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Summary
This article humorously explores the idea of children sharing their perspectives on their parents through social media. It reflects on the potential antics and candid moments that could unfold if our kids were the ones posting about us, highlighting the joys and challenges of parenting in the digital age.