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sharenting

sharenting noun: the practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc. Also the present participle and gerund of sharent.

Noun

sharenting (uncountable)

  1. (neologism) The practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc.
    • Others feel that the advantages of sharenting far outweigh any negatives. In an increasingly fragmented society, social media allows us to stay connected to friends and family, and get support that for many is not easily accessible.2013 May 18, Nione Meakin, “The pros and cons of 'sharenting'”, in The Guardian
    • Then there’s “sharenting.” Today, many children’s social media presence starts with a sonogram, posted, obviously, without consent.2019 June 5, Anya Kamenetz, “The Problem With ‘Sharenting’”, in The New York Times

Also used as

sharenting is also the present participle and gerund of sharent.

Origin of sharenting

Blend of share + parenting, coined by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Questions about sharenting

What does sharenting mean?
Sharenting means the practice of parents documenting their child's upbringing on social media, typically by posting photographs, anecdotes, etc.
What part of speech is sharenting?
Sharenting is a noun.

Words near sharenting in the dictionary

  1. sharemilking
  2. sharemilks
  3. sharena sol
  4. sharent
  5. sharented
  6. sharenting
  7. sharents
  8. shareout
  9. shareouts
  10. shareowner
  11. shareowners

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