What If Our Kids Shared Their Thoughts About Us on Social Media?

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Updated: March 24, 2020

Originally Published: March 23, 2017

The debate continues on whether parents should share their kids’ lives on social media. Personally, I’m all in. My kids are adorable, and with family scattered everywhere, it feels great to share their cute antics. It’s a lot easier than trying to catch up with everyone individually. But it got me thinking: what if the roles were reversed?

What if our little ones had smartphones and began posting Facebook updates about us or flooding Instagram with our pictures? Imagine them using those fancy Snapchat filters while sharing the most ridiculous ones of us. I’d never get to see myself with smooth skin and a flower crown, that’s for sure!

Picture a world where our kids broadcast our lives online, and we’re completely in the dark. Compilation videos could feature moms hilariously failing to grasp the latest slang. “Aww! Mom just said ‘lit!’ Can you say it again, Mom? Smile for the camera. One, two, three! Lit, yes! Good job! Oh my god, she’s so adorable and clueless!”

Then there would be #EpicFails of you in that fuzzy vest from Forever 21 you thought you could rock. Kids ranting about how Mom waits until Christmas Eve to wrap all the gifts she knew about for weeks? Classic.

And let’s not forget those birthday photos with stickers showing our ages plastered on our shirts, resulting in an entire album titled “Mommy’s Journey to the Light.” There could be Snapchat stories where moms try to mimic dance moves from the latest music videos.

Imagine your morning bedhead being sent to national TV, featured alongside other moms in a bedhead montage. Your toddler might post countdowns on Facebook until you finally crash in front of Dr. Oz post-lunch, ready to sip juice and catch up on Daniel Tiger. Food pics of chicken nuggets alongside apple slices would flood their feeds.

They might even create blog posts documenting Mom’s Pinterest disasters. They’d probably use an app to compile the examples, but instead of a cute collage, it’d look like a tornado hit your local craft store.

Sure, there’d be some heartfelt moments. My kids might post a picture of me gray and wrinkled, sitting in a wheelchair outside the nursing home they’re about to drop me off at. The orderly they ask to pose with me while they filter the shot would likely end up taking my favorite meds every morning. #ByeMomItWasReal

There might even be a few memes expressing how their mom drives them nuts with nagging, yelling, and veggies, but how her hugs make it all worthwhile.

Having reflected on what it’s like to be the subject of our kids’ social media posts, you might expect me to suggest you put yourself in their shoes and rethink your approach. Nope! I remember being a rebellious teen and the antics of my friends. The future looks like a mix of sass and questionable fashion choices. While they’re still sweet and charming, I’ll continue to celebrate my kids and the joy they bring me. I’ll share those delightful moments with friends and family so they can see my kids the way I do.

And just to be prepared for the inevitable teenage chaos, I’ll back everything up on hard drives and the cloud. That way, I can relive the good times when my kids turn into typical pain-in-the-neck teens.

This article was originally published on March 23, 2017

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Summary

This article humorously explores the idea of children posting about their parents on social media, flipping the script on the common practice of parents sharing their kids’ lives. It delves into the funny scenarios that could arise, highlighting the generational gap in understanding social media and capturing the essence of parenting.