@Ranimi23 So now it’s not about internet predators, it’s about the child’s right to privacy? That’s not what your original question was about.
Remember everyone can see that avatar, all kinds of dangerous people online you don’t know and you don’t want to meet.
Now you’re ditching this idea and saying it’s all about his right to privacy?
Let’s get something straight. We as parents make all decisions for them. All the decisions. At least until they are able to speak and can tell you that they want pb&j rather than turkey and cheese. As babies, their parents will make all sorts of decisions based on what they feel is best for that child and his future. This includes whether or not the child is vaccinated, circumcised, photographed, how he is dressed, who touches him, where the child goes, who watches after him, etc.
If we are good parents we will make decisions that will not endanger our children. As his mom, I don’t believe that me putting his picture online will endanger him as said in your original question. As for his right of privacy, if I relinquish making decisions for my child to protect his right to privacy, then I’d never do anything for him. What if he grows up wishing that I didn’t get him vaccinated? What if he grows up and is pissed that I did/didn’t get him circumcised? What if he grows up and hates the clothing I dressed him in? There are all sorts of decisions that parents make which are a gamble on what their child would ultimately choose. Sharing photos included.
On that note, do you know what I think is really dangerous? Getting photos developed at your local drug store. The photo people have seen you (the parent) and the child, they know what town you likely live in, and they usually get your phone number! Gasp! Have you seen the movie One Hour Photo?