My husband and I decided not to post our son's face on social media. It has its challenges, but we think it's worth it.

• When we had our son earlier this year, we decided not to post photos of his face online. • We want our son to be able to consent to his own online presence, and he can't do that yet. • It's been the right choice for us, though there are some challenges.

Shortly after my son was born earlier this year, my husband and I began gearing ourselves up for a potentially awkward talk with loved ones. Parents, siblings, and friends had come to meet our first baby, and naturally, they took a lot of photos. And while we knew they were eager to boast about their new grandson, nephew, or cousin, we had decided that we didn't want his face on social media.

Admittedly, it's been challenging at times — both for us, and for our loved ones. Still, we're confident that the benefits outweigh any drawba