SHARENTING TRENDS IN MALAYSIA: A LESSON FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Abstract

This article explores the changing trend of sharenting in Malaysia, with a specific focus on the lessons and insights acquired from analyzing sharenting patterns in other countries. Sharenting, the act of parents disseminating information about their children on social media sites, has become progressively widespread worldwide. This research intends to discover major similarities, differences, obstacles, and best practices by analyzing sharenting practices in Malaysia in comparison to Western countries and other locations. The article examines the categories of content that parents share, the frequency and platforms they use for sharing, and the underlying motivations behind their sharenting practices. The article examines the impact of cultural factors on sharenting habits, specifically focusing on how society norms, values, and attitudes towards privacy and digital communication influence parenting actions on the internet. Furthermore, the study examines the legal and ethical guidelines that regulate sharenting, encompassing concerns of children's privacy, consent, data protection, and the potential impact of sharenting on children's welfare. This article enhances parental awareness, promotes responsible online sharing activities, and fosters a safer digital environment for children in Malaysia by drawing lessons and insights from other countries.