Should I allow my 13-year-old daughter to have a Facebook account?
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Now that school's out for the Summer, my daughter has asked to create a Facebook account to keep in contact w/her friends (and wants to make it private- so only her friends can contact her there) over the Summer.
Sounds innocent enough, right?
I've had my own Facebook account for a pretty long time now, but rarely go on it because I always seem to (mysteriously) end up on Sodahead whenever I get some free time!!!
So, I really STILL don't know a lot about it!
Soooooo......... just looking for some thoughts/opinions before I decide? (I had originally told her no... but then I started researching it.... reading some things online and being reminded about how kids will sometimes end up doing things behind their parents' back, thus OUT OF SIGHT!! So, better where I can see and monitor......)?
She's a smart girl... but that only goes so far against some things....
....Want to be safe- but want to let her breathe too!! :)
Thanks~!
ADDED today:
I really should've rephrased the question to something more like "What do you think of 13-year-olds having Facebook------I did not intend to "ask" if my daughter should have a Facebook.. after all, I'm the parent and I would never decide something like this based on how many Yes's and No's I got on an internet poll.......... but rather to get ideas- hear things I hadn't thought of yet... from people who've been there.. and to brainstorm... etc...
I've been reading articles online and see that many people HAVE had positive experiences w/their kids.. but still just don't know.
Sounds innocent enough, right?
I've had my own Facebook account for a pretty long time now, but rarely go on it because I always seem to (mysteriously) end up on Sodahead whenever I get some free time!!!
So, I really STILL don't know a lot about it!
Soooooo......... just looking for some thoughts/opinions before I decide? (I had originally told her no... but then I started researching it.... reading some things online and being reminded about how kids will sometimes end up doing things behind their parents' back, thus OUT OF SIGHT!! So, better where I can see and monitor......)?
She's a smart girl... but that only goes so far against some things....
....Want to be safe- but want to let her breathe too!! :)
Thanks~!
ADDED today:
I really should've rephrased the question to something more like "What do you think of 13-year-olds having Facebook------I did not intend to "ask" if my daughter should have a Facebook.. after all, I'm the parent and I would never decide something like this based on how many Yes's and No's I got on an internet poll.......... but rather to get ideas- hear things I hadn't thought of yet... from people who've been there.. and to brainstorm... etc...
I've been reading articles online and see that many people HAVE had positive experiences w/their kids.. but still just don't know.
Read More: http://www.geek.com/articles/news/facebook-is-work...
Top Opinion
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Yankee Traveler 2012/06/18 09:27:48Yes- You should let her get a Facebook account
+3Do not allow her to post any pictures of herself. Her profile picture should be of a cop or some form of law enforcement symbol. Her father should be listed not by name but by career, such as the P.T.F. (pedophile task force ) Her pictures in her profile albums should be of her and her fathers favorite pets: German attack dogs, pit bulls, and/or Doberman etc. The point is to protect her. if you don't know who her friends are, get to know them. If someone is a bully of course don friend them. Set up all of the blocks that Facebook has to offer. Read all of their suggestions of what to do to protect your child. Be her friend also, insist on that first or nothing goes. Monitor,monitor,monitor. She friends know one without your permission. If someone wants to friend her and she doesn't know them and you don't either..........well that's simple. Encourage aunts,uncles, and adults that you trust to friend her also and makes sure that they can and will monitor her and friends as well. first sign of resistance end it all.
(I hope that's not being naive and Facebook is worse? That's not true, right)?
predators...sexting....hacking~~
Though what she should be thinking about, is a summer job.
One thing I do know is that it is much harder to be a child these day's than when I was a child, there are so many perverts etc. etc. out there these days that it is hard to be a safe & happy child..
Even 16 years old are not matured enough,hoe can a 13 yrs old can be.
Instead u may suggest her Soda Head,it's not harmful for her.
And even if u want her to use FB,then u may tell he to use your account.
Thanks so much, HG~ I really appreciate your input!
I softened a bit with age. The boys weren't a problem for they were already own their own. The oldest girl was allowed on when she was 16. The youngest girl and youngest boy were allowed on at 15. All subject to remaining on the honor roll to retain access. I periodically peeked over their shoulder. Computer access was in the den, none in their rooms.
No incidents, but in today's world, there are just too many predators, and sex is no longer material.