Is it safe to post splash pad photos online?

Sharing kid photos online is legal in the US but increasingly contested. Pediatric privacy advocates recommend several practices. First, avoid swimwear shots that could be misused — sharing video of fully clothed kids playing is safer than bathing-suit close-ups. Second, strip metadata before posting; phones embed location data in photos. Third, never tag specific parks, schools, or neighborhoods. Fourth, set accounts to private if you post kids regularly — public accounts let strangers screenshot freely. Fifth, get spouse/co-parent buy-in on a sharing policy. Older kids should have veto power. Watch for AI image scraping — some parents add visible watermarks. Avoid posting anyone else's children without parent consent. Many parenting accounts now post only back-of-head shots or blur faces. Sharenting risks compound over years.