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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:09 AM Original message |
Is allowing a ten year old child complete access to the internet without adult supervision permissib... |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
1. I would be. |
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liberalmike27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:22 AM Response to Reply #1 |
28. They say |
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smalll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
2. It's a problem. With today's high-speed, video-based internet, |
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lindisfarne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:18 AM Response to Reply #2 |
22. The porn is not so much the issue. But the child's own safety (& the safety of her family) is. |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
3. A ten year old saying she's nineteen ... there's a problem. |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
4. Listing her age as 19? |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
5. yes |
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WillParkinson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
6. I agree with the others... |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
7. Yes, it's a problem |
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msedano (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
8. a new plug-in drug, virtual au pair |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Original message |
A virtual au pair... |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
9. Your granddaughter is at serious risk. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
10. Yes. |
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woodsprite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:31 AM Response to Reply #10 |
38. We did the same thing, and so far, so good. |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
11. Mom is unfit, uncaring, stupid, or some combination of the three. |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:17 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. why do we have to say such things when we don't know. maybe she just doesn't KNOW |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
29. it's a parent's JOB to know |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:25 AM Response to Reply #29 |
32. How about just help? |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
30. It is her job to know those things prior to making a decision about it |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
12. Let me guess--- the mother was married to your son? |
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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:19 AM Original message |
Yes that is correct but I still love the Mother greatly |
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Demoiselle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
52. I'm glad you contacted both parents. |
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Political Tiger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
13. You have a right to be upset. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
14. Very bad idea IMO |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
15. I would have been allowed free access |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
16. My parents wouldn't have been able to prevent it. |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
17. i wouldn't let my ten year old (i have one) have unfettered access to the internet. |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Original message |
It's an appalling lack of responsibility. nt |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
18. Why not contact MySpace, by email and notify them that her age is wrong |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:20 AM Response to Reply #18 |
25. Excellent idea. |
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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:21 AM Response to Reply #18 |
26. That is my wife's next step |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
19. I imagine you could contact MySpace and let them know about this. |
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reflection (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
21. MySpace is a dangerous site for impressionable children. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
23. No. Not without sizable restrictions on where she can surf. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
24. Permissible, yes. Advisable? No. |
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cdsilv (883 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #24 |
47. I'm a computer professional and my daughters have been using the..... |
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nebenaube (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:12 PM Response to Reply #47 |
65. I just use every indiscretion as a teaching moment... |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
27. have you TALKED to the ten year old about her account? |
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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:25 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. She is coming for a two week visit next Sunday |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:32 PM Response to Reply #31 |
68. you can turn this into a positive thing with communication. |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:25 AM Response to Original message |
33. There is a big problem. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
34. I agree with folks upthread, this should not be allowed. |
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Hallie Burton (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
66. Good point |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:25 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Don't talk much, huh Hallie? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
35. my kids are 11 and 14 and have restrictions. safety eyes. and no my space or facebooks.... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
36. A ten year old listing her age as 19 |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
37. At first I thought it would depend on the kid in question... |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:40 AM Response to Reply #37 |
49. When the mom is trying to be a "friend" rather than a |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:51 AM Response to Reply #49 |
56. Ever overheard a parent negotiating with their child? |
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Stevenmarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
39. Look on the bright side, you'll probably be a great grandparent in about 4 years |
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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. You are not one bit funny |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #41 |
43. but this is the thing. n/t |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. lol lol... that is so bad, and true. hm... n/t |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #39 |
44. (facepalm) |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
40. I see two issues, not one. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:37 AM Response to Reply #40 |
46. ha... depends on the family. hubby family would never mention and do behind back |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:46 AM Response to Reply #46 |
54. It depends on family relationships for sure |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:55 AM Response to Reply #54 |
58. bottom line respect... i think that is what makes it work. we express, we also value |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:36 AM Response to Original message |
45. Yes, and no. |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
48. Ummmm...is mom encouraging her to lie about her age here? |
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T Wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
50. We NEVER monitored or censored our daughters' internet usage. The computer was in |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:55 AM Response to Reply #50 |
57. Same story here |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
51. Are you kidding? My 15 year old doesn't even get that. |
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madaboutharry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:59 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. My older teenager has a facebook account and I have the |
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csziggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
53. The mother needs to educate herself about the dangers |
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BolivarianHero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
55. Wholly unacceptable nowadays... |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
59. would one allow a ten-year-old to attend a school or hang out with their friends? |
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Ignis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
61. Not unless you want to explain "Goatse" to her. (nt) |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
62. How about a combo library/Porn shop/Courtroom lobby? |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
63. Well it's not a good idea |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-21-09 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
64. Gather up info & links on internet scams & predators, your local library may be able to guide you |
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