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BlissfulJumper

BlissfulJumper

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tygrace said:
Exactly

It's not just about what they are doing, it's also about all the other people on the internet that aren't who they say they are.
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That is understandable. My parents had a talk with me about that same subject when I told them I had FB/Myspace. Maybe you should explain to your stepson why you are concerned about him having them. Explain that there are people out there who prey off children, etc. Discussion is better then just telling him no.
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
BlissfulJumper said:
I believe that if you give a kid a little trust, they will behave more and open up to you more. My parents let me do my own thing and because of that I talk to my parents about drugs, sex, acohol, and the problems I sometimes face. I was a very good student in school and I am now in college. I also openly show my parents my pages and pictures of whatever/ Parents who monitor their children 24/7 normally lose the ability to communicate with their kids. IMO
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EVERY child is different EVERY parent is different, doesnt matter how great, how open, how much trust u give them, each child will react different. I grew up with both types of parents, one who trust me and gave me my space, and the other was waaaaaaay more protective than she shouldve ever been. but if the child isnt doing anything bad they shouldnt care. And again, parents house, parents rules.
 
SoMDGirl42

SoMDGirl42

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BlissfulJumper said:
do you have to be a smarta** about everything? Leonardtown BTW. I am not going to waste my spelling and grammer skills on a forum talking to a bunch of people who love to argue.
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It's grammar, and how do you know I was being a smarta$$ and wasn't going to congratulate you on graduating from high school and wishing you well in your future endeavors and asking if you have intentions of attending college??????
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
BlissfulJumper said:
That is understandable. My parents had a talk with me about that same subject when I told them I had FB/Myspace. Maybe you should explain to your stepson why you are concerned about him having them. Explain that there are people out there who prey off children, etc. Discussion is better then just telling him no.
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and the 15 yr old boy, who she tells about predators, really keeps that in mind when some "hot model" keeps sending him pics and wants to meet up with him. Thats where the trust comes in, you have to trust they arent dumb enough to do something like that.
 
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tiltedangel

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there is a way to go about seeing what they do and them not adding you....make another myspace do not add you as a friend...make it teenager cool and send a friend request...when they add you...your in. At that point they will not be careful what they say and you will know more about what is really going on...:evil: I know i did it lol
 
BlissfulJumper

BlissfulJumper

Equestrian :)
kvj21075 said:
and the 15 yr old boy, who she tells about predators, really keeps that in mind when some "hot model" keeps sending him pics and wants to meet up with him. Thats where the trust comes in, you have to trust they arent dumb enough to do something like that.
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Well then discuss that with him too! Trust goes along way. Your right every child is different. And none of us know the said child so we have no idea what he is like. She asked for opinions and I gave mine, just like the rest of you but since I stood up for the kid I get pounced on.
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
tiltedangel said:
there is a way to go about seeing what they do and them not adding you....make another myspace do not add you as a friend...make it teenager cool and send a friend request...when they add you...your in. At that point they will not be careful what they say and you will know more about what is really going on...:evil: I know i did it lol
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you guys should make a fake myspace and facebook on here and share it :lol: give the passwords to parents who need it :lol:
 
kvj21075

kvj21075

Meow
BlissfulJumper said:
Well then discuss that with him too! Trust goes along way. Your right every child is different. And none of us know the said child so we have no idea what he is like. She asked for opinions and I gave mine, just like the rest of you but since I stood up for the kid I get pounced on.
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im trying to be realistic. yes she could be open and talk to him and he could know better, or..... she could still be open with him, and he could get kidnapped, raped, and murdered. Most teenage boys penises' have the last say in a decision. Technology is great these days u can make people think alot of things. Send pics, videos, voice changer on the phone.... and once that boy gets "excited" :BAM! gone!
 
libertytyranny

libertytyranny

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I am glad myspace didnt come into being until I was older..it can really cause some drama. But I dont think it is dangerous if you simply explain the dangers and not to put personal info online, etc. I think it is silly that people think there are predators just waiting for a kid with no mom on their myspace. Yeah I got some off color email from people I didn't know..thats the extent of it. I think that making fake myspaces and such to sneak check on your kids only shows them that they should be sneaky. no matter what you do they can have one without your permission..so unless you have a reason to suspect they are say, selling drugs on myspace..give em a break.
 
BlissfulJumper

BlissfulJumper

Equestrian :)
libertytyranny said:
I am glad myspace didnt come into being until I was older..it can really cause some drama. But I dont think it is dangerous if you simply explain the dangers and not to put personal info online, etc. I think it is silly that people think there are predators just waiting for a kid with no mom on their myspace. Yeah I got some off color email from people I didn't know..thats the extent of it. I think that making fake myspaces and such to sneak check on your kids only shows them that they should be sneaky. no matter what you do they can have one without your permission..so unless you have a reason to suspect they are say, selling drugs on myspace..give em a break.
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I agree! :yay:
 
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rich70

STEELERS NATION!!
What happened to the days when kids would meet new friends at school or the arcade? Play football in the backyard or baseball in a sandlot. Playing street hockey on the neighbourhood streets and having to yell "car coming" and pick the net up to move it outta the way. I guess I'm glad I was a kid back then. Technology is a great thing, but I also think it is a downfall to todays children. They don't get to interact with other kids the way we did when we were growing up. I'm sure its going to be worse when my daughter is in her teenage years. It scares the crap out of me thinking about it.

Ok, I'm done now.
 
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Otter

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rich70 said:
What happened to the days when kids would meet new friends at school or the arcade? Play football in the backyard or baseball in a sandlot. Playing street hockey on the neighbourhood streets and having to yell "car coming" and pick the net up to move it outta the way. I guess I'm glad I was a kid back then. Technology is a great thing, but I also think it is a downfall to todays childern. They don't get to interact with other kids the way we did when we were growing up. I'm sure its going to be worse when my daughter is in her teenage years. It scares the crap out of me thinking about it.

Ok, I'm done now.
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The beav tried boones farm and american society went down from there.
 
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