 Re: Teens on the Net: Personal Space vs Parents Right-to-Know | |
I feel bad for my child(ren) for the technological adventrures in life...I'm a big computer dork. It will be pretty tough for them to get away with much!
Honestly though, I think that the computer should be in a shared space, and when it comes to privacy online, there is none. I wouldn't do anything like read my child's diary or any of the such, but when it comes to the internet they will have no privacy. There's way too many freaks and weirdos out there that children just don't understand. Kids are way too eager to put out personal information, and too often think that everyone is who they advertise to be online.
There's a ton of great software out there to help protect children from online dangers. I personally suggest Net Nanny or Cyber Patrol. But, having the computer in a shared space is a major deterant. |