Lights, camera, family!

The digital age has witnessed the growth of social media influencers – also known as content creators. Today, we see many families documenting their family time in short videos and uploading them on social media and video-sharing applications. My concern is about family vlogs on the internet. Many people like watching them, but we need to think about some important things. 

Are the families okay with everyone watching their private moments? It might be hard for children to understand what it means to show their lives to the whole world. Children might feel pressured to act in a certain way. Also, are the happy moments real or just for the camera? We need to talk about this because it is important. Watching videos is fun, but we must ensure that it does not hurt anyone. Families are special, and everyone deserves their privacy. Let us think about how we can enjoy these videos while also being kind and respectful.

Malaika Zahid

Islamabad