This rule is a new one in the digital age. While it may be tempting to share an adorable photo of your child or grandchild holding up a last or first day of school photo with their teacher's name, or a sweet snap of a little one with Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one psychologist warns it's risky."Sharing photos of your children on your social media can have unintended consequences," explains Dr. Jan Miller, Ph.D., a Georgia-based licensed psychologist with Thriveworks. "This is especially true for those who don’t restrict their social media profiles. These photos could be misused by predators or internet stalkers."She suggests blocking or blurring kids' faces and asking for their permission before sharing."[Make] sure that your privacy settings are restricted to only those you trust with this information," she adds.Related: 5 Things Classy People Never, Ever Reveal About Themselves in Public, According to an Etiquette Expert
2. Your Address and Phone Number
Dr. Schiff says it's crucial to keep this information private. And yes, this includes keeping it private from pals who ditched their Amazon Prime subscription and want to use your account for free shipping perks."Even well-meaning people can accidentally misuse the access, and in worst-case scenarios, it opens the door to serious breaches of privacy, identity theft or loss of control over your personal accounts," she explains.For this scenario specifically, you can always offer to order the item for them if they give you the money.Related: The 6 Most Overlooked Red Flags in a Relationship, According to a Psychologist
4. Your Mental Health History
In addition to not sharing personal details about yourself, Dr. Miller says it's critical not to share private information you "inherit" in a heart-to-heart conversation with someone else."In general, social etiquette guides us that personal conversations should not be widely shared," she says. "This applies to both online and offline situations. Sharing details of personal conversations, especially without the other party’s consent, is a breach of trust and can damage relationships."She also warns that the conversation can get misinterpreted and damage reputations.Key caveat: "There are situations in which private conversations may need to be shared without the other party’s consent, such as in cases of abuse or harassment or if legally required," Dr. Miller reports.Related: 10 Best Phrases To Shut Down Workplace Gossip, According to Therapists
6. Career Transitions
This one is another significant life pivot to handle with care. Dr. Leno shares that some people may prematurely detail their exits from a relationship, and it can lead to conversations they're ill-prepared to handle."Your friends and family will want to know who, when, what, where, how and why," she explains. "They might ask these questions daily until you leave—or not."
8. The Person You Dislike
Dr. Leno warns that this one gets delicate fast."Your unsolicited thoughts could come across as judgmental," she reports. "Even if a friend asks your opinion, tread lightly. Your friend may get defensive if you appear too eager to redirect their parenting."
10. Extreme Political Views
If you don't want to share it, you don't have to share it—no matter what TikTok is doing today."Sharing elements about yourself, whether it is about your health, who you voted for or your favorite foods, is not anything that others deserve without earning your trust," Dr. Miller explains. "Once you share information about yourself, you cannot take it back, and you lose control over what happens to that information. By knowing your boundaries and level of trust in the other person, you can make a more informed decision on what to share." Related: 13 Common Phrases People Over 60 Use Without Realizing How Outdated They Sound, Psychologists Say
3 Questions To Ask Before Sharing Something
1. Is sharing necessary?
This question is critical, especially in protecting yourself and your loved ones from security risks."If this information contains identifiable information, you may want to limit who receives this data," Dr. Miller says. "Safety also involves the trust level of the person receiving this information—is the person you may share this information with safe to hold this information?"
3. What is your intent in sharing?
Related: 10 Things Classy Women Never, Ever Do in Public, According to an Etiquette Expert
Sources:
Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologistDr. Jan Miller, Ph.D., a Georgia-based licensed psychologist with ThriveworksDr. Michele Leno, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and host of Mind Matters with Dr. Michele Read More Details
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