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Blueskies3 · 09/12/2021 11:05

So this is a bit of a spin off from another thread, please move/delete if need be.
We have told my mother in law and sister in law that we do not put photos of the children up on social media.
My husband doesn't have social media accounts and I do, but I am not friends with either my mother-in law or sister in law. I don't use it that much.
A friend messaged me to say that she had seen family photos of our children. Then I looked at my sister in law's page and there were the photos.
My children were being looked after by their grandmother and came home and said that their grandmother had messaged their Aunty some photos from their day. More photos were posted.
What do I do?
I can add them as friends and then remind them. Although, I really don't want to have to do this. I feel like seeing them IRL is enough.
I can report the photos to Facebook.

I am also worried about Christmas. My sister in law loves having 'staged' family photos, and even if I say I don't want photos taken because I don't want them on social media, this will end up in WW3 because she gets very angry when people disagree with her. My in laws will tell me not to spoil Christmas and it is all harmless.

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SnowdropFox · 09/12/2021 12:07

You need to report to Facebook and set some firm boundaries. Easier said than done I know! You need your partner on board (if you have one) as this shouldn't just be your message or fight.
Ask Mumsnet to move this to the Relationships board, there is some lovely people there who will be able to give specific advice x

SnowdropFox · 09/12/2021 12:07

In fact, it should really be your partner taking the lead as its their family.

billy1966 · 09/12/2021 19:50

This is for your husband to sort out.

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Blueskies3 · 10/12/2021 11:24

Thank you for the advice, I am going to handball it to DH. He can handle things (for once).

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SnowdropFox · 11/12/2021 09:08

Let us know how it goes!

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