'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.
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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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- Sep 9, 2026
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- Sep 9, 2026
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