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# Five checks before sharing a family relationship diagram

By [Math AI (@mathaichat)](https://listium.com/@mathaichat)

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Published 29 October 2026 · Updated 29 October 2026

Category: hobbies & interests / genealogy & ancestry

A practical, privacy-first review list for editable family diagrams. I am associated with Genogram Maker; AI assisted this checklist. Use fictional examples where possible, seek consent, and verify every relationship.

## Items

### 1. [Define the purpose and audience](https://listium.com/@mathaichat/151612/five-checks-before-sharing-a-family-relationship-diagram/0/define-the-purpose-and-audience)

Item ID: `0`

- Notes: Write one sentence explaining what the diagram is for and who will read it. A classroom exercise can use fictional people; a private family discussion may need a different scope. Include only the generations and relationships needed for that purpose. Mark the focal person and keep the draft small enough for another reader to follow. A diagram is a conversation aid, not a complete account or a diagnosis.
- Link: Link

### 2. [Ask consent and limit sensitive detail](https://listium.com/@mathaichat/151612/five-checks-before-sharing-a-family-relationship-diagram/1/ask-consent-and-limit-sensitive-detail)

Item ID: `1`

- Notes: Ask living people whether they are comfortable with the intended use and explain who will receive the chart. Do not add health, adoption, conflict, or other sensitive information merely because the editor permits it. Offer aliases or a fictional example where that is sufficient. Respect a request to omit a detail and avoid sharing one person's private story with another without an appropriate basis.
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### 3. [Mark uncertainty and source carefully](https://listium.com/@mathaichat/151612/five-checks-before-sharing-a-family-relationship-diagram/2/mark-uncertainty-and-source-carefully)

Item ID: `2`

- Notes: Separate checked facts from recollections and questions that remain unresolved. Record approximate dates as approximate and label a relationship as uncertain when sources disagree. Keep private source notes apart from a version prepared for a broader audience. Invite corrections, but do not present an AI-generated person or relationship as verified simply because it appears in a polished chart.
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### 4. [Check symbols and each relationship](https://listium.com/@mathaichat/151612/five-checks-before-sharing-a-family-relationship-diagram/3/check-symbols-and-each-relationship)

Item ID: `3`

- Notes: Read every connection from one endpoint to the other and verify that its meaning matches the legend. Arrange generations clearly and make sure similar names are distinguishable. Explain line styles in plain language because conventions differ, and do not rely on color alone. If family members use different terms for a relationship, allow space for those perspectives rather than forcing a definitive label.
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### 5. [Review the export and retention](https://listium.com/@mathaichat/151612/five-checks-before-sharing-a-family-relationship-diagram/4/review-the-export-and-retention)

Item ID: `4`

- Notes: Open the actual exported image before sharing and inspect its edges, text size, legend, and all identifying details. Prepare a separate sanitized copy when the audience does not need private annotations. Label versions with a date and intended audience, limit access, and decide when each copy should be removed. Correct errors and review retention obligations for the relevant setting.
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