As a parent

I always thought it was important to give my kids their privacy as they got older. When we were teenagers my Mom used to go through all of our stuff and read our notes from friends and stuff like that. She also used to read my little sister's diary, like what the hell.

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exexec · 70-79, C

We allowed them to have their private space, but one of us always was awake when they came home late from a date or being out with friends. They had to check in. Both of them thanked us later because it gave them the excuse to avoid pressure to take risks with drugs or alcohol.

MyNameIsHurl · 46-50, F

@exexec well yeah that's different, but going through someones diary or phone is messed up, unless I guess you know or suspect something terrible. If just rather talk to my kids