I have an ethical dilemma. So, let's ask the readers!

I've always had a foot in mommyblogging. My first posts were about my kids. Kids are such excellent blog fodder, because they're so random and funny. I also have blogged quite a bit about the mute kid and his struggles. I've been purposely vague and never quite given a name to his diagnosis, but any regular reader knows the score.

I'm not sure if I should continue blogging about my kids. Jonah's ten now and, soon, his parents will be too embarrassing to handle. Even worse, the Internet contains information about silly things that he said when he was four. He has his father's last name, which never appears on this blog, so future employers won't find it, but… still… Ian is even trickier. He shouldn't never know how off-the-rails things were for us several years ago. I did some public grieving; he should never read that.

On the other hand, raising awareness is a good thing. Also, it's an opportunity to form a supportive community. The Internet can be a real comfort to parents as they realize that they're not alone. Two readers have started discussing a book that came up in my comment section. 

These aren't new problems. I remember Anne Lamott, who has written extensively about her son, had similar concerns.

So, what should I do? Should I write about Jonah walking home from middle school without his t-shirt, because he was so proud of his six-pack? Should I write about the effects of the applesauce? Where should I draw that line between raising awareness and just telling good stories, and protecting the kids' privacy?