Okay, heres the deal on posting pictures of your kid. We get that you think theyre cute, and they probably are. And we generally dont begrudge that opinion at all. But theres a point where it crosses over into something far less savory. So here are a few basic rules that need to be followed: (1) If its a newborn, especially if its your first child, knock yourself out. You have carte blanche. Feel free to show us pics of your kid doing their first everything, especially if it involves our precious bodily fluids or other forms of toxic waste. (2) The above-mentioned grace period expires at one year (I thought about making it six months, but Im feeling magnanimous after my harrowing brush with death). After that point, the following restrictions apply. 2A: You can still post pics of your child, but they must be limited. Once or twice a week, showing them being particularly cute, is within acceptable parameters. 2B: You cannot, however, post 18 pics of the kid every single day doing nothing but mugging for the camera, or eating lunch, or doing nothing at all. There is no need to document every single smile, frown, or bite to eat that they will take during their lifetimes. I know your parents cant be there to witness their every move, but I assure you that both child and grandparent will somehow manage to survive the terrifying reality of not actually seeing them try on new shoes. If youre not following those rules, its time to put down the camera. All youre doing is irritating the hell out of everyone.
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 02:48:15 +0000
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