To think SIL is BU about Facebook photos of DNiece?

[SamanthaBrique]

DN (2yo) was over recently, playing with DS (also 2) and they decided to play hide and seek. I could see DN and DS hiding behind the curtains and their feet were sticking out the bottom. It looked very cute so I snapped a photo and uploaded it to FB with a caption along the lines of having two little intruders in the house.

However SIL later saw this and sent me a long message about how she wants tone private and doesn't want any photos of DN on social media and how could I do such a thing etc etc. I took the photo down immediately of course, but given that all that could be seen of DS and DN was their feet, was she being a bit unreasonable in her response?

Your SIL is being precious and completely ridiculous. It's her feet, it's not as if anyone can tell what she looks like so her reaction is very over the top.

My SIL refuses to allow DN to attend a playgroup I take my DS to because the teacher posts pictures to the Facebook group (closed and private). I explained that we have to fill out a permission form and that there are lots of people who refuse permission so their images don't appear but she "can't take the risk". No special circumstances, no backstory. Some people just overreact.

It's easier to have a clear rule. No photos means no photos.

You may or may not agree with her rule, but she's the parent and she gets to decide.

I allow photos of my DCs on Facebook simply because I've not found a reason not to yet. But I completely adhere to other's rules re no photos of their children, and would expect a flaming if I didn't. Your children, your choice I always think.

Facebook posts and photos are closed and private until they aren't. Some people put daily (or more) photos of their kids up and some people would rather their kids don't appear at all. That decision ought to be respected.

This thread seems even more ludicrous upon second reading? Is your SIL generally a dramatic, attention seeking sort? She certainly sounds it.

Your photo your right to do as you wish. In reality you don't need her permission. Sounds far to precious

I agree sqoosh but have to say I am surprised at how many here think I'm BU as it was just feet! But my lesson is learned...