I think using his kids as a prop like that and putting them on social media is irresponsible, yes.
Various celebrities hide their kids from public and even the gutter press paparazzi can’t publish their pictures.
A bit late for that
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/james-mcclean-should-thank-stoke-21773497?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target