OVERSHARENTING E AUTORIDADE PARENTAL: REFLEXÕES ACERCA DA EXPOSIÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS E ADOLESCENTES NAS REDES SOCIAIS

Abstract

The present undergraduate thesis aims to analyze and reflect on the exposure of children and adolescents on social media, specifically addressing the phenomenon of oversharenting in Brazil. The study contextualizes its emergence, the current scenario, and the ways in which such content is shared on the internet, particularly on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. This is a documentary and bibliographic research, based on the analysis of information from websites, social media, expert testimonies, legislation, and scientific articles, seeking appropriate concepts to discuss the topic and support the premises presented. Its relevance lies in the growing trend of sharing the lives of children and adolescents on social media— a practice that occurs without specific regulation and whose long-term consequences remain uncertain—making it urgent to discuss the harmful effects of the overexposure of minors. Furthermore, through the analysis of real cases, the study highlights the role of parents and guardians in the exposure of children and adolescents in the digital environment, whether through the direct publication of images and videos or through a lack of control over the exposure carried out by the minors themselves. In this context, the development process of children and adolescents has often been transformed into monetized content, without proper consideration of the real risks associated with such excessive exposure. Thus, the overexposure of children and adolescents is an issue that demands broad discussion, including legal aspects, especially due to the absence of specific legislation on the matter. Considering the inherent dangers of sharing personal images and information, it is necessary to fill these gaps in order to ensure the full protection of children and adolescents.