10 Pictures of your kids that should NEVER EVER go on social media

If you're a social media fan and your child had an amazing playdate, you'll be tempted to post photos online that show just how much the kids enjoyed themselves. But before you upload anything, remember: While you may feel comfortable posting pics of your child online, there's no guarantee that the parents of the  other kiddos in that group photo share your sentiments. They may, in fact, be radically opposed to sharing any photos of their children on social media. So before you share any group photos, make sure to get a thumbs up from your fellow parents! If you're a nanny, the same principle applies: make sure your employer is okay with the photos you post of his/her children.

After months or even years of changing soiled diapers, you are thrilled to see your little poop machine sitting on the potty–and successfully taking care of business. It's an epic moment, after all! But, while it may seem adorable to you as a parent, 10 years from now your child may not be too thrilled to discover photos documenting his/her toilet use on the Internet. And, as well all know, once something is online, it's out there forever!

Snapping a photo of a your child or teen holding up a piece of paper detailing how they've misbehaved, then sharing it on Facebook and Instagram, may seem like a clever way to teach him/her a lesson. After withstanding such embarrassment, your kid is likely to learn a lesson and never engage in the same behavior, right? Not necessarily. But, moreover, the strategy is downright cruel. Humiliating your child in such a public manner could lead a child to become depressed, anxious, and even to showcase symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. It's the social media equivalent of wearing a scarlet letter!

Yes, the little ones look precious covered in bubbles and playing with rubber duckies, but you know who else just loves those photos of partially naked children getting squeaky clean during bathtime? Child predators. 'Nuff said.

You may simply want to celebrate a special moment in your child's life–like the start of a new school year, a graduation ceremony, a pee-wee football game, or a school concert–but, as innocent as your photo of that event may seem, if could actually put your child's safety in jeopardy. Avoid posting photos of kids wearing uniforms with their schools' names embroidered on them, athletic jerseys emblazoned with the school team or logo, or images where they're standing in front of building entrances or signs. Remember: you don't want strangers knowing where to locate your kids!

If your kid is feeling lousy, the last thing he/she needs is a camera to document the terrible experience. Would you want someone snapping photos when you're bedridden with the flu? Not likely. Apply the Golden Rule ("Do unto others…") here.

Kids can be cruel, hence the age-old tradition of bullying, so why would you ever post a photo that might give people ammunition to mercilessly tease your child? If you post a photo on Instagram with hashtags like #gordi, #migordita, and #bigears, you're unwittingly turning these "affectionate" nicknames into the stuff of future taunts that might just chip away at your child's self-esteem.

You happen to be drinking a Corona and, once empty, your 8-month-old baby picks it up and attempts to drink out of it. Giggling at the scene unfolding before your eyes, you take a photo and post on Facebook. Perfectly acceptable, right? Wrong! Most people won't know that beer bottle was empty and, moreover, they'll wonder why there were beer bottles within the child's reach in the first place (which is, after all, a reasonable question!). Before you know it, ACS could be knocking on your door and launching an investigation over a photo you felt was "funny."

Did your teen pass his driver's test? Resist the urge to share any photos in which he/she is flashing a new driver's license. Think of all the important information printed on that license–from your child's full name to his/her date of birth and address. You might unwittingly be leading a deranged lunatic right to your front door. Moreover, your kid's personal information (including his/her license number) could be used by identity thieves.

It may be cute to have your daughter's outfits match yours when she's 2, 3, or even 4 years old but, after a while, the whole #twinning thing gets weird. When moms dress like their pre-teen and teen girls, they come off as trying too hard to be cool and relevant. Moreover, the photos they post on social media are likely to embarrass their #minime daughters.