I Want To Talk About Parenting

My 16 year old daughter really wants a profile on this site. She has seen me enjoying the interactions on the site and really wants to be a part of the community. However, I know that there are several people that I wouldn't want her to associate with.

What do y'all think?

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Dusty101 · F

It took me ages to get to my comfort zone here avoiding the obstacle course of unsavoury members.. as adults we can pffft at things and avoid them. But at 16 I wouldn't want her to be here.. I don't want her to get the pms that I got. This place has made me more aware of such things and I know if she's ever on a place like that I'd know what she's up against!! Let's hope she won't and enjoy the regular things teenagers do!!!

ToyMan · 56-60, M

@Dusty101 Good points. As adults we've learned a bit more about how to navigate some of these situations. And while if it were my daughter I wouldn't want her here, this isn't the only unsavory place on the internet. Most teens are more technology savvy than their parents. A quick Google type search can reveal plenty more places just like this (or worse). So I think the communication between parent and child is ultimately going to be the safety net.

Dusty101 · F

@ToyMan very true... and now I know from what has pmd me and the like I know what she's up against. She is only 9. But has a musically account. She posts her videos etc... but she knows not to be live chatting with anyone and she doesn't as we check after. I think by the time she's 16... she'll be in the know and have her head screwed on. So whatever site she's on she can dodge a perve or troll with ease! Fingers crossed!!

ToyMan · 56-60, M

@Dusty101 Yep, just have to look after and monitor what they do. Teach them how to avoid the unsavory and bask in the wealth of information that's at their fingertips. :)