4chevyfans

I am not sure what age is o.k. but both of my boys have them (15 and 17) and I monitor them. They are not allowed to have them unless I have all passwords ect. I check them when I feel neccesary. Also, we do not have computers in any bederooms. Only in the family room and we also have a power on password. the only time they are allowed to be online is when we are home. other than when we are home...the computer is turned off. and they do not have access. We try to keep our kids in check.

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HappyMomma

I completely understand this. I'm very picky about posting pics of myself on the internet.

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PennQuaker09

I wholeheartedly believe the internet can be dangerous but I think that if you have to put the computer in open areas and have all passwords and only your child to go online when you're home, then there is higher chance or your child wanting to look up forbidden things.

I'd rather have my child looking up porn in the privacy of his room than out having sex.

But I think it's amazing at how responsible kids can be if you give them the chance. With the way computers are used for schoolwork these days I couldn't fathom not having a computer in my child's room.

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Mindy

I agree with Fooser. I have seen MySpace accts of VERY young children be downright scary...

Children form groups to commiserate... They have cutting groups, ana-mia groups all kinds of crazy shit geared towards your kids...

I think Facebook is safer, but both are iffy for your kids.

MySpace has always had the 14 years old rule. Since the beginning. This is the reason these parents wouldn't be able to sue MySpace, they would never win. The child was 14.

But God forbide if something should happen to your child related to MySpace and they are underage, you have absolutely no recourse. It scares the crap out of me.

FooserX

Um...that's a joke, right? :-)



Mindy - didn't you get the foul language memo??

Joy

I agree!

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KRan7

I agree with Fooser. I don't think any of my kids will have a myspace account. It's nice that they can communicate, but there are so many other things that they could be doing with their time.

I've heard people talking about how teens and kids are struggling socially because the only way they know how to communicate is through myspace and texting. They need some real life experiences. I don't think it hurts them to not participate in the social websites. I want my kids to be well balanced socially.

jtee

Mindy, what specifically scares you about myspace and/or facebook?

PennQuaker09

No, it's not. Not all kids get into trouble.

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Shari Nielsen

I think it would be ok for them to start at 14-15 as long as they understand that Mom will be checking in to see what's going on. If they don't want me to see something, then it shouldn't be posted for anyone else to see.

Our school puts on a very good assembly for the kids about internet safety and how posting simple things could turn into a nightmare. The kids are amazed at what they are shown/told at the program and it is interesting to hear their responses after the assembly.

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