Children and privacy: Introducing Huey, Dewey, and Louie
I have worked online for more than 10 years. Before that, I wrote for a weekly newspaper. I love having my work “out there” for others to read, so I’m not overly concerned about my privacy. Having a readership requires some level of exposure. I have a Twitter account that is open for anyone to follow. I have a blog, and I have a (now inactive) Facebook account…. Yes, inactive.
I’m sure you’ve heard about the controversy surrounding Facebook’s privacy policies and functionality. Essentially, there is no privacy. Really, that’s ok by me. The problem I have is the fact that there’s the illusion of privacy, and I have acted accordingly. I am now going through my profile and deleting pictures of my children and personal information that can be used to find them. I’m not overly concerned about my own privacy. By choice, I have made myself public. But I am concerned over my childrens’ privacy. For that reason, I’ve decided to call them Huey, Dewey, and Louie when referring to them in a public forum. (Thanks to hubby for this idea. I was going to call them No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3, but didn’t like the connotations.)
That said, here’s a little background on Huey, Dewey, and Louie — the central force behind this blog. Because if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be a work-at-home mom!
Huey — Huey is the oldest at five-years-old. She loves dinosaurs and reading. She’s incredibly bright and if she’s not busy, she’s causing trouble.
Dewey — The middle child at age three, and a spit-fire of a little girl. Dewey is stubborn and sweet. The family clown, she boasts a great sense of humor.
Louie — Our easy-going baby boy. Hardly ever cries and is generally content with whatever life hands him. He smiles easily, loves to cuddle, and adores his sisters.
