Once they outlaw Facebook, only outlaws will have Facebook.

Twitter is the new Facebook for the kids. Too many adults on FB now.

 

I have my daughter's FB password and I frequently log in to check her private conversations; that's where you find out the real juicy stuff. Things they post on their page are usually harmless because they know people can see that easier. I will admit that I have also de-friended people that I didn't think she should be associating with based on things I find while logged in as her. Raising kids is hard but it's especially hard with girls, IMO! I know what threats are out there even if she thinks "I was a goody two shoes who never got into trouble" as she says. I just hope she never asks her grandmother what I was like as a teenager!

The first line from our user agreement reads:

 

You must be at least 16 years of age to join BluegrassPreps.com, INC (BGP). If you are under the age of 18, you acknowledge and agree that you have received parental consent for membership on this site and that the contract for payment with BGP is with an adult on your behalf.

 

BluegrassPreps.com User Agreement

 

Of course I was referring to when children are 16.

Of course I was referring to when children are 16.

 

We have plenty of children on here that are way older than 16.

I fall into the category of "they're under my roof and my care so I don't have a problem spying on their communications." I know what's going on. I know what chats they're having on FB. I know who they friend. I see pictures . All of this despite the fact I'm not "friends" with them.

 

DF, you're a smart guy. You can let them do their thing and it's probably harmless. However, you can monitor it and jump in if you see a problem.

 

This.

 

I won't forbid Facebook, but I'll certainly be able to monitor & sometimes alter the content.

I fall into the category of "they're under my roof and my care so I don't have a problem spying on their communications." I know what's going on. I know what chats they're having on FB. I know who they friend. I see pictures . All of this despite the fact I'm not "friends" with them.

 

DF, you're a smart guy. You can let them do their thing and it's probably harmless. However, you can monitor it and jump in if you see a problem.

 

Do you have access to their accounts?

Really, kids that are young shouldn't have a Facebook anyways. If they are in their teenage years, there is really no problem with them having one as long as you monitor it. Sit them down and have a conversation with them about what's appropriate and what's inappropriate. If push comes to shove, you could always just turn into that dad from Texas or wherever he was from and put eight rounds through your childs computer if they break your rules.

Generally speaking, any time someone speaks in such absolutes it is either not well thought out or rational. That applies here. There are ways to monitor and control your children's online activity, but if you seek to prohibit it entirely you'll end up causing more harm than good.

 

Facebook & other social media sites are literally worldwide. It has many uses, some positive, others negative. The bottom line is that you must educate ANYONE who uses the social networking tools (including adults) about how widespread the information is and about its consequences. Sometimes that will fail and you must deal with the consequences, but if it's a child, chances are the mistake will not be too damning and he or she will be able to recover from the mistake. In fact, social networking sites could be a great tool to educate your children if used, controlled, and monitored appropriately. Strictly forbidding them from accessing the site won't cut it, IMO.

Do you have access to their accounts?

 

 

Some. Depends on which one you're asking about.

Some. Depends on which one you're asking about.

 

Just wondering how you could monitor them without being friends with them.

 

If my child lived in my house, I would absolutely want access to his or her facebook.

Just wondering how you could monitor them without being friends with them.

 

If my child lived in my house, I would absolutely want access to his or her facebook.

 

You're assuming they know.

Facebook is part of life, like it or not. My company restricts many websites and did so to facebook for a while. They then realized how important it was to our business and to find out what our competition and or customers are doing.

They have also issued reminders of things we can't post or say.

My son has gotten Home work, times for practice, talk to coaches all on FB. If you trust your kids it should be OK, but...Mama is his friend and so am I. Now if Mama would take me..

My son has gotten Home work, times for practice, talk to coaches all on FB. If you trust your kids it should be OK, but...Mama is his friend and so am I. Now if Mama would take me..

 

As a teacher, I help many students with homework through Facebook.

IT and computer work is what I do for a living. If they could get it past me, they deserve to have an account.

 

 

No smart phones in their future then either? What's so bad about Facebook?