Naked Photo of Son on Facebook!

Hi, C., (cool spelling, BTW)
First, let me say, I love Facebook. I love that I've been able to connect with people I haven't talked to in 20 years and catch up with people I care about but have lost contact with, so it has its benefits. That being said, if someone posted a naked picture of my child on their page without my consent, I would be livid. My FIL once posted a video of my girls playing in the backyard in their nightgowns (totally innocent and absolutely adorable) on his personal website and it made me really uncomfortable. I had him remove it immediately. Chances are nothing would have happened to my girls and probably nothing will happen to your son. But it's a messed up world out there and it's hard to draw the line between careful and paranoid. Personally, I think not wanting your child posted on Facebook is NOT paranoid. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, have your cousin remove it. Just say "Look, I know I may sound paranoid, but I'd feel better if my kid wasn't naked online. I'm sure you agree that we can't be too careful these days." YOU'RE the parent, it's your call, not hers. You're not overreacting...I think lots of parents would feel this way.

I'd be furious. Facebook is fun, there are privacy controls so that only 'friends' or 'friends of friends' can view the photos, but frankly that doesn't make me feel better about having kids' pictures up there. I won't ever post any photos of my child unless there is no way to track where they are and most certainly not any compromising photos...especially when they CHILD HIMSELF didn't want the photo taken. Sheesh!! The nerve of your cousin.

If there was a time to hassle with her, now is it. She crossed the line.

Hi C.!
I think this is mainly about your personal comfort and if you're uncomfortable with it, then simply ask he to remove the photo.

Also, as far as one photo on facebook? It's less than a needle in a haystack, more like an eyelash in a haystack. The amount of information on that site dwarfs one photo. Facebook also has privacy settings for photos, etc. so that only people the user chooses can see photos and other information.

Good mommin'! Keep up the good work!
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I would explain nicely but directly that your child is yours, she did not ask for permission to put it out on the internet and explain there are millions of predators that love stuff like that. I would tell her she needs to take it off immediately and if she wanted a cute/clothed picture of your son you would be happy to give her one. Someone who doesn't have children may not have thought but you have every right to be ticked as I would be for sure! It isn't so much about not being safe as it is gross to think of the predators out there and them eyeballing your naked son! Not to mention it is just down right tacky of your cousin not to ask you first.
No you won't be overreacting, if she gets upset, just please explain there are too many weirdos and all of this could have been prevented if she had asked first, a child has no say so, so it is not a cool thing to do! Would she want someone posting her naked picture without asking? So why is it different for your son, because he is a cute kid? Don't buy that! Good luck.