Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace - Page 2

Trina · 11-09-2009, 01:10 PM

I have MySpace and Facebook accounts. I rarely go to MySpace but wanted to check it out and be aware before my kids discover it. Like it or not, these kinds of web sites aren't going to go away and I feel parents should be at least somewhat familiar with them.

Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. That said, the age requirement to join is 13. My best friend's 11 yr. old has a page. I do not agree with this, but she's not my kid. My DD (11) asked to join and I simply told her she's not old enough. She knows my friend's DD has a page, but hasn't used that as a bargaining tool as she knows it's wrong to lie. My son (13) has shown some interest and I'd be OK if he decides to join, with guidance and loose monitoring. He's meets the minimum age requirement and is mature and responsible. The privilege would be taken away if he demonstrated inappropriate behavior.

Kaytee · 11-09-2009, 06:41 PM

I would agree with you Trina. If they were old enough and monitored I would be fine with it. More FB them MS. MS is more of a hook up kinda thing, FB is more for friends and family

11-09-2009, 06:41 PM	#12
Kaytee Leader Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,157 My Mood: Rep Power: 82 Reputation: 289 Children Nichole and Avery	I would agree with you Trina. If they were old enough and monitored I would be fine with it. More FB them MS. MS is more of a hook up kinda thing, FB is more for friends and family __________________

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Trina NowParenting Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Age: 46 Posts: 808 My Mood: Rep Power: 20 Reputation: 374 Children DS (13) and DD (11)	I have MySpace and Facebook accounts. I rarely go to MySpace but wanted to check it out and be aware before my kids discover it. Like it or not, these kinds of web sites aren't going to go away and I feel parents should be at least somewhat familiar with them. Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. That said, the age requirement to join is 13. My best friend's 11 yr. old has a page. I do not agree with this, but she's not my kid. My DD (11) asked to join and I simply told her she's not old enough. She knows my friend's DD has a page, but hasn't used that as a bargaining tool as she knows it's wrong to lie. My son (13) has shown some interest and I'd be OK if he decides to join, with guidance and loose monitoring. He's meets the minimum age requirement and is mature and responsible. The privilege would be taken away if he demonstrated inappropriate behavior.