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Heres the proper order to watch the Star War films in, according to Mark Hamill
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This image released by Lucasfilm shows Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." (John Wilson/Lucasfilm via AP) - photo by Herb Scribner
Figuring out how to watch the Star Wars films is a task in itself.

Should you watch the films in chronological order (Episode I to Episode VIII)?

Where do you factor Rogue One into the equation?

Do you skip a movie?

Well, Luke Skywalker has an answer for us.

Collider recently asked Mark Hamill how one should watch the Star Wars films. Hamill ultimately said its up to the fans.

I always think the way that they were chronologically released, he told Collider. Now, I may be wrong, because if youre starting out fresh, you may go I, II, III, IV, V, VI, 'Rogue One'? Its hard! I mean, wait a second, 'Rogue One' comes before IV, so you go I, II, III, 'Rogue One', IV, V, VI, VII, VIII. Im guessing. But it must be jarring for young kids, because the technology is so advanced now, so Star Wars looks primitive compared to the prequels where CGI just flourished.

However, Hamills advice is one of the more diplomatic approaches to the question.

Uproxx writer Alyssa Fiske said she disagreed with his statement.

While I can see Hamills point, I have to respectfully disagree and advocate in favor of release dates, primarily because of the iconic 'Empire Strikes Back' twist, she wrote for Uproxx. Theres nothing quite like that moment when you find out Lukes true parentage, and to cheat a new viewer out of that experience would be a real shame. But who am I to argue with a Jedi master?

There are plenty of ways to watch the Star Wars films. Chronological order (going from Episode I to VIII) makes sense, as does release order, which would be watching Episodes IV, V, VI, then I, II, III, and then VII, followed by Rogue One and, last, Episode VIII.

Star Wars fan Rod Hilton released his own order of watching the films called Machete Order, which calls for fans to watch Episode IV and V and then II and III from the prequel trilogy, before returning to VI to end the series.

The method eliminates Episode I, The Phantom Menace, and creates a flashback-like effect for the series.

Hilton has updated his blog to accommodate for the newer Star Wars films. He said the old Machete Order doesnt change, and that Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi should be watched after Return of the Jedi. Spin-offs like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the forthcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story film should be watched afterward.
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How to avoid 'sharenting' and other paparazzi parenting habits
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A recent study revealed parents often spend up to two hours staging a single photo of his or her child to post online. - photo by Amy Iverson
Before having kids, some people just dont appreciate their friends baby posts. But after having a child of their own, three fourths of new parents jump right on the parental social media bandwagon. If you have become a member of this group, there are some rules to follow for posting responsibly.

Much of a parents worry is how to teach their children to use social media responsibly. We talk with our kids about privacy, oversharing, and setting restrictions on their devices to keep them safe. But parents themselves need to look in the digital mirror once in a while. Before having children, it doesnt take as much effort to think about what to post online. Its up to us to decide what we share about our own lives. But once you become a parent, there are many questions to think about regarding what is appropriate to post about your kids on social media.

In a recent survey, kids clothing subscription company Mac and Mia surveyed 2000 new parents to find out how they are documenting their kids lives on social media, and what concerns they may have.

First of all, people without children seem to feel a bit differently about the onslaught of baby pictures online than those who are parents. 18 percent of people say before they had kids, they were annoyed by their friends baby posts. But after having children of their own, 73 percent admit they post progress pictures of their little ones every single month.

Not only are new parents letting the world know each time their baby is a month older, but they are posting about their kids every few days or so. Men and women report they post 6-7 times per month about their baby.

And while 70 percent of new parents say the benefit of using social media is how easy it is to help family and friends feel involved, there are some downsides. Here are a few tips to avoid the pitfall of becoming paparazzi parents.

Dont miss the moment

In the Mac and Mia survey, some parents admitted to spending up to two hours to get the perfect shot of their baby. That seems a little extreme. New and old parents alike should be careful about spending so much time taking pictures and videos that they dont enjoy the moment. Years ago, I decided to never live an experience through my phone. A study by Linda Henkel, a psychology professor at Fairfield University in Connecticut, found that when people took pictures of objects in an art museum, they didnt remember the objects as well as if they simply observed them.

This photo-taking impairment effect can happen to parents as well. If we are so consumed by getting the perfect photo, we can miss out on the moment all together, and our memory of it will suffer.

Dont forget about privacy

60 percent of couples say they have discussed rules and boundaries for posting their babys photos, according to the Mac and Mia survey. Even so, men are 34 percent more likely to publish baby posts on public accounts. If parents are concerned about their childrens privacy, keeping photos off of public accounts is a given.

In the Washington Post, Stacey Steinberg, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida, and Bahareh Keith, a Portland pediatrician, wrote that sharing too much information about kids online puts them at risk. They write that all that sharenting can make it easier for data thieves to target out kids for identity theft. Check that your privacy settings are where they should be and never share identifying information like full names and birth dates.

Dont be paparazzi parents

36 percent of parents say they take issue when their childs photo is posted online by someone else. Responsible social media users will always ask permission before posting a photo of another child. But parents should also think about whether their own children will take issue with their own posted photos a few years down the road.

When parents are constantly snapping pictures and throwing them on social media, it can be easy to forget to pause and make sure the post is appropriate. I always use the billboard example with my kids. I ask them to picture whatever they are posting going up on a billboard in our neighborhood. If they are okay with that, then their post is probably fine. Parents should ask themselves this same question when posting about their children. But they should also ask themselves if their child would be OK with this post on a billboard in 15 years. If it would cause embarrassment or humiliation, it might be best to keep it private.

Once children reach an appropriate age, parents should include them in the process of deciding what pictures are OK to post. Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 10- to 17-year-olds and found children believe their parents should ask permission more than parents think they should. The kids in the survey said sharing happy family moments, or accomplishments in sports, school and hobbies is fine. But when the post is negative (like when a child is disciplined) or embarrassing (think naked baby pictures or messy hair), kids say to keep it off social media.
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