yeah ... I feel like that generation has always met me with "oh come on... it's just a picture, what's the harm in it?"

in 10Years time: "Why do you have so few pictures of us?"

Yes, exactly. I have a fear of cameras due to a few things that happened in my early childhood and my mother knows this and STILL sneaks photos of me all the time. And she wonders why I don't like to hang out with the family. Parents should NEVER force their kids to take a picture. Never.

My kids say no all the time. So I stopped now they complain that we love the little one more than them because there's never pictures of them when we go do fun stuff. I remind them that they don't like it. They say that doesn't mean to not take any pictures. So now I started to take pictures again or force them and they get a kick out of looking at them later on. Many teens are this way. I was that way always said no but thank my parents for capturing those moments. It always brings back a pleasant memory.

Our 9g complains that she doesn't have as much photo as 6g. I explain to her, every time, that because she always says "no". 9g then acts like the world is out to get her and that nothing is fair.

Not necessarily. This could've been the reaction to the ask. Overaction is standard.

yeah i was having fun during karaoke and my mom recorded me and ruined the whole mood :(

Thank you... Kids/teens should have the right to choose what their parents post about them. Parents (or at least mine) tend to be so protective about their kids doing anything online but then they take pictures of kids without their consent and post them for literally everyone to see when they might not be comfortable with it being posted.

and then post it on the internet when they clearly did not want their photo taken

yeah, my mom does this all the time and it makes me so uncomfortable. she just says "oh, it's just a photo." and a lot of kids in my school do it too and post it on instagram without permission.

How about take tons of pictures of ur kid so that when u die at least ur mom has pictures to remember u by, unlike losing my adult daughter, who never let me take her picture. Now pics r all I have. Quit being a snot nose the answer is yes take pics.

Not necessarily, they could just be having a bit of fun. Mine used to do this at first, but then stopped me from putting the phone away so I could take a real picture after.

OTOH, this could be how they say, "no." Teens are expressive yet non-verbal.

Yep but today they have taken 40 selfies - maybe anyone else holding a camera is dangerous?

People should definitely accept a no. Yet, on the flip side, it would be REALLY NICE if camera shy people would let you take their photos on their own terms sometimes. I'm going to be honest, it would annoy me if my family member did this sweatshirt business every single time. It's just not very SPORTING. I'll still accept the no, though.

Doesnt seem like they had a choice.

Because teens ALWAYS know what's best for them and woe to any parent that doesn't do what a teen says.

Where 's the fun in that?? I want my turn to return the embarrassment I had to endure from them!

If that was the case getting a picture of a teenager would be like getting a picture of sasquatch! Lol rare and by chance 😋

Look, 40 years from now, you're gonna want every picture of them at that age you can muster.

Where's the fun in that? Lol

No

This Aunty would of removed those lovely deserts, apparently these little kids have had enough spoiling...

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When mama wants a picture, mama GETS her picture!

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Yeah, they probably weren't joking or anything. Some people have a sense of humor, some don't. I think the kids in the picture do and twoflower doesn't.

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That isnt clear at all. Clearly you dont have teenages

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I'm at least twice their age and I still do this because so many r******d f*****s just don't accept a "no"

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How about trying to accommodate a parent's wish?

This! A red light doesnt mean I bet you cant get across without getting hit, a red light means dont cross or you're going to get hurt!

my first thought as well

It's not a big problem. Your parents love the way you look. They want pictures of good things happening. A living, breathing child is the best thing happening. They photograph you. For memories. Let them. You'll be surprised in a couple of year's time just how beautiful you were.

Apollo, they take pictures because they love you, and want to hold on to as many memories of you as they can. You will grow up and move out and start your own life, but they will have the photos to remind them of the child they loved more than anything.

Yea taking pictures makes ne feel sick with anxiety. My mum calls me miserable though

I'm sure you look very nice and that your beauty/handsomeness matches your good heart. Would it help if you work it out that they take the pictures but agree not to post them on social media or around the house? How about getting professional portraits done where you get to pick your favorite shot to buy? Good luck. ☺️