Hey, mum and dad, don't post my photo online

Teenagers may feel extra awkward about their parents posting their photos on social media because they want to craft their own digital identity

Mr Murugesh Nagaraju ensures his children, Tanisha Mei (left) and Trishen Kai, are okay with what he posts online. With the support of her children, stay-at-home mother Apple Teoh (left, with daughters Rebecca, centre, and Li-Ann) blogs and posts on
Mr Murugesh Nagaraju ensures his children, Tanisha Mei (right) and Trishen Kai, are okay with what he posts online.ST PHOTO: JASMINE CHOONG ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
Mr Murugesh Nagaraju ensures his children, Tanisha Mei (left) and Trishen Kai, are okay with what he posts online. With the support of her children, stay-at-home mother Apple Teoh (left, with daughters Rebecca, centre, and Li-Ann) blogs and posts on
With the support of her children, stay-at-home mother Apple Teoh (with daughters Rebecca, centre, and Li-Ann) blogs and posts on Facebook about her family's experiences.
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Apr 7, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 07, 2019, with the headline 'Hey, mum and dad, don't post my photo online'. Subscribe
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