Pictures of your kids...

[JoiseyMom]

Do family members have the right to take pictures of your kids at family gatherings or public outings and publish them on their facebook pages without your consent??

Technically the person that takes the picture "own's" the copyright, but does that give them the right to take pictures of your children and do what they want with them??

 

[NMAmy]

My niece is the only one in my family at the present time who has young children and I know she doesn't care if I post pictures of her kids on my Facebook account--it's one of the reasons she pressured me to sign up. I do have my pictures set that only friends can see--not friends of friends. However, if she did object, I'd remove the pictures.

I think I need to know more about your situation--I don't think it's a right by any means but I can't fathom a family member not removing the pictures if requested.

 

[LisaNJ25]

I have no problem with it.

 

[WDWAurora]

I don't have kids, but I have "rules" that I follow (and of course I think others should) for my nieces, nephews, and other family kids. Basically...if it's on anything TRULY public, I blur their faces (i.e. when I posted my flower girl dress pics on the wedding forum of the dis-the girls' faces were blurred out). Facebook-my settings are friends only. For everything. I don't post pics that are very clearly of the kids (them alone, facing the camera, taking up most of the shot). If it's the entire family, like 15 people or so, I will post because the faces are so small, and blurry when enlarged. If it's a profile, or angle from behind, etc. I don't mind posting that.

That being said, usually their parents like it when we post pics of them so that the shared family member friends can see them.

One of DH's brothers doesn't like having his pic online, period. He agrees that the only time it is acceptable is wedding pics-if it's your wedding, he thinks you can post any of it you want, no matter if he's in it, etc.

 

[DisneyBlonde]

I probably wouldn't be too concerned about a picture, but a picture and a name (especially if the town is obvious) would bother me.

 

[Lisa_M]

It's interesting that you posted this because I just noticed that my sister did just this and tagged DD's picture with my name, so I untagged them. For my sister, I don't really care, but conversely, I don't really know everyone on her profile, so it's a little weird.

 

[tonga]

I've posted a few pictures of neices and nephews, and have my security settings set to Friends only. Their parents are on Facebook and have posted pictures of the children themselves - if they never posted any pictures of their children, I wouldn't either.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I would not be happy if anyone posted pictures of my kids without asking me first.

 

[MickeyCrazedMom]

I never post pictures of anyone elses kids without their permission. I don't like others to post my kids mostly because their birthparents don't know our last name or what city we live in. You never know who knows who online and they could easily end up with this information.

 

[karibritt01]

It's interesting that you posted this because I just noticed that my sister did just this and tagged DD's picture with my name, so I untagged them. For my sister, I don't really care, but conversely, I don't really know everyone on her profile, so it's a little weird.

Tagging it with your name is so your friends can see the pics of your DD.

I think legally they may have to have consent to post a pic of a minor. In my Girl Scout troop, we have a consent form to sign giving us the right to take pics. The school system is the same way. I have posted pics of my Girl Scouts on my FB, but I do not tag them or list names. My account is set for friends only.

 

[racetrack18kb]

I wouldn't mind if my family posted pics of my kids on Facebook or similar sites as long as they didn't label them with their names. Simply posting a picture with a label of "my nieces" is ok with me.

I have pictures of my nephew and nieces on my facebook page. I keep my settings to private/friends only. Nor do I use any of their names. But I would never post any of their pictures on a public board such as this. That just isn't my call to make.

 

[taylor1293]

Yeah, they do have a right to, but out of respect they should ask permission first. I would never post pictures of someone else's children without their permission. I limit the pictures I post of my own children.

Unfortunately, with our ever growing technology and social networks, all of our pictures are more likely to be out there somewhere for the world to see. We have very little control over this.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

It wouldnt bother me...it's family who is proud to share pics... but, if it bothers you, let her know and I'm sure she'll take it down!! If she didnt'... THATS when I'd have a problem

 

[pyrxtc]

I don't think it's a problem unless it's an inappropriate picture to post and then I would ahve a problem wiht the taker and not the poster as much.

 

[MariDisney]

I have no problem with it.

 

[HelenePA]

No problem with it here either. Its a great way to see pics others have taken of your kids

 

[dismom2]

I think people should have permission before posting pictures of kids or anyone.

 

[Disneyland1084]

I think people should have permission before posting pictures of kids or anyone.

I totally agree. Before I post pictures of ANYONE, adults or kids, I always ask permission first.

 

[Lisa_M]

Tagging it with your name is so your friends can see the pics of your DD.

Oh, I didn't know that. I'm not too Facebook savvy

 

[mjkacmom]

Not a problem for me - my sister has posted pics of my kids, my friends have, fellow dance moms... I don't think I have, but I don't post many pictures. I'm grateful to have friends who bring cameras to events, and tag my kids for me.