These Adorable School Photos Could Put Your Child at Risk

Summer vacation is officially over in El Paso and pretty much everywhere else too because many kids are heading back to school.

However, If you’re kid-free and unaware of the school calendar, just scroll through your social feed this week. Boom—cue the annual flood of first-day-of-school pics.You know the ones: cute kids proudly holding chalkboards or letter boards displaying their names, grades, and schools.  Precious? Absolutely. But also? Kinda risky.

You May Be Sharing Too Much Info About Your Kid Online:

Now look, I don’t mean to be a debbie downer, but while these photos make for adorable keepsakes, they also come with some hidden dangers that parents might not realize. 

According to the Child Rescue Coalition, sharing too much information online can unintentionally put your child at risk. Online predators can use these photos to gather clues about your child's location, school, and even their interests.

But don't worry! I’ve got you covered with some easy tips to keep those precious memories safe and secure.

So although documenting your child’s first day back at school is something you look foward to every school year, just make sure you’re not sharing it publicly because these days it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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