The emergence of students in the media .. between school motivation and the concerns of privacy

Several schools have started during the last period to distribute official declarations to parents, including the option of approval or rejection of photographing their children and publishing their photos in the digital schools and platforms. This step, which appears to be procedural, has opened the door to a wide discussion in a sensitive issue that combines education, privacy, in light of the increasing digital presence and media coverage of school activities. While some parents signed without hesitation on approval, others categorically reject, and even see it annoying that may exceed the school boundaries. A number of parents confirm that their refusal stems from real concerns related to their children’s psychological and social safety, and their fear of leaking pictures to unsafe bodies or platforms