Rema unbothered by daughter Aaliyah’s internet safety

The talented songstress recently defended her decision to put her toddler on social media, saying it is every parent’s right to raise their child how they see fit.

“If it is your child, you can treat them whichever way you want, if you want to put them online you can do that and if you don't feel like it, then you shouldn’t; because it is your child," she said.

Aaliyah, Rema’s first child with her husband Hamza Ssebunya has a strong presence on social media.

A TikTok account in her names has 200k followers, while another on Instagram has over 22k followers.

The accounts feature mostly family fun time photos and videos of the Ssebunyas.

In an interview, Rema said in the modern social media era, shielding a young child might not be effective.

“Whether you are protecting that child or not, the bad people will always be there,” she said.

“So, to the parents, I would simply advise you to always lay hands on their children and pray for them because we don't really have a sure way of protecting them.”

The trend of parents creating social media accounts for their babies has grown in recent years, driven by the desire to share milestones and memories with friends and family. However, this practice has several effects, both positive and negative.

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Positive Effects:

1. Connection and Sharing: Parents can easily share their child's milestones and daily moments with a broad audience, fostering a sense of connection with distant relatives and friends.
2. Digital Footprint: A well-managed account can serve as a digital scrapbook, preserving memories that the child can look back on when they are older.

Negative Effects:

1. Privacy Concerns: Sharing personal information and images can expose children to privacy risks, including identity theft and inappropriate use of their images.
2. Consent and Autonomy: Babies cannot consent to having their lives shared online. As they grow, they might feel uncomfortable with the content their parents have posted.
3. Digital Footprint: While a digital record can be positive, it can also be a burden if the child later dislikes the public sharing of their private moments.