Researchers are recommending that parents limit their public exposure of their kid’s photos and stories on social media.

“Sharenting” is something researchers say is not going away any time soon. But they caution parents that this could cause more harm than good, according to Headlines and Global News.

At the University of Michigan Health System, researchers say that most kids already have a presence in social media created by their parents by the time they are old enough to use social media themselves.

It has become the norm to share every detail of your life and your children on social media whether to gain support in challenging times or for sharing joyous moments. Researchers are studying this to better understand the pros and cons.

The two sides they are looking at are the benefits parents find in using social media as an outlet and to find common ground with other parents. On the other hand, there is high concern that oversharing may create safety and privacy risks for their children.

A poll was taken that said 70 percent of parents of children aged 4 and under use social media to gain advice from other parents. 62 percent said it helps them ease some of their worries. But in some cases, parents are sharing information or images that their children could later find embarrassing or too personal.

The research also found that three-quarters of parents came across other parents that were guilty of “oversharenting” in terms of inappropriate pictures or stories and information that could reveal their location.

There were cases that came up in the study where there were concerning reports of photos of children being “digitally kidnapped” and passed off as photos of strangers’ children. Children’s photos are often the target of cyberbullying as well.

Researchers are advising that parents take responsibility for their child’s privacy. They urge parents to be more thoughtful about how much and what they share on social media. Parents are encouraged to use the benefits of the access while protecting their children’s privacy today and for the future.