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'Sharenting': When childhood becomes content

Malaysia Times desk Original: Focus Malaysia 1h ago X
'Sharenting': When childhood becomes content
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As more Malaysian parents share their children's lives online, experts say the bigger question is no longer whether it goes viral, but what it means years later.

From the original report

SCROLL through social media today and it is almost impossible to miss content featuring children.

They are everywhere across Instagram, Threads, TikTok and Facebook: dancing to a trending song, unboxing a new toy, acting out a comedy skit, or simply going about their day with parents at home or a teacher in the classroom.

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Focus Malaysia
Originally published
Sep 9, 2026
Updated here
Sep 9, 2026
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