Why I blur my daughters face
This was a choice my husband and I made together when I first started this account. And while this is what’s right for our family, that doesn’t mean it’s what’s right for yours. No judgment at all if you share differently, we’re all doing our best with what we know and believe.
As a mom sharing our family’s adventures online, I’ve decided to blur my daughter’s face in public posts and videos.
Here’s why:
To Prevent Misuse
Unfortunately, there are people out there who might use children’s photos in ways they shouldn’t. And with AI making it easier than ever to alter or steal images, this is one way I can protect her dignity.
It’s Not About the Picture, It’s About the Story
I want to focus on the experience and not her expression. The wild toddler travel moments, the tips that help other families, the joy of exploring new places together... that’s what I want to share.
Managing Her Digital Footprint
The internet doesn’t forget. Blurring her face helps us stay in control of what’s out there and how much of her childhood ends up searchable.
Safety First
The internet’s an amazing place, but it’s not without risks. Blurring her face helps protect her from being recognized or tracked 🫠 and that extra layer of protection gives me peace of mind.
Future Her Deserves a Say
Someday, she might want a clean slate online or maybe she’ll want to share her story in her own words. Either way, it should be her choice, not something decided before she could talk.
Because Privacy Matters
Our kids deserve privacy, even if they don’t know what that means yet. By keeping her face out of the spotlight, I’m letting her keep some moments just for herself.
Travel Taught Me This
When she was just 18 months old, we traveled to a place where fair skin and light eyes weren’t common and the attention she got was intense. Sweet and well meaning? Yes. But overwhelming. At one hotel, staff kept showing up at our door just to catch a glimpse of her. During meals, she started hiding behind curtains. That’s when I knew: I want to raise a daughter who feels safe setting boundaries even if she’s not sure what they are yet.
Thanks for being here and following along on this wild, wonderful, messy, meaningful journey.
