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seashell
September 7, 2009 10:47
How can we support young people in this area. My two have done this against advice. Posted their full names including middle names and photo''s on the site for all to see. Done this from friends mobiles or via friends computers whilst talking to them. They think that it''s ok it''s just being like everyone else.
Fluffy Cat
September 7, 2009 11:26
Great worry of mine, I curse Facebook/Bebo etc! Not sure there is a lot you can do except explain the importance not to post all your details for the world to see. If a child is determined to post on these sites they will find a way, as you have found out. Sorry, no advice really but I can understand why you are worried.
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gimli
September 7, 2009 14:01
no advice but would they compromise with you and use a daft name or nick name.mine use face book but i have them on privacy.
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Darcy
September 7, 2009 20:19
Yes we have had experience of this and it is very hard to Police effectively. One way is to discuss why Bebo can be negative as well as positive.Love Darcy xx
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Rippox2
September 8, 2009 20:26
Hi there,This is something I have also struggled with as I know extended birth family are on some of these sites and worry greatly as she would send a message without any thought of consequences. Although I have had to close the a facebook account 3 times for my daughter! I did agree she could have bebo and go on MSN as long as I had the passwords. It is very difficult to police, because although she cannot get on it at school she can on friends phones or at their houses. When I remember, I go on and check the privacy and who is allowed to contact - i.e only people up to age 14. The bebo has a shortened version of her first name and a number so I feel is reasonably safe, although the content of other childrens pages at the age of 13 and the suggestive poses the girls post are rather alarming. She is not supposed to put any photos on although friends have and tagged her.I have more concerns over facebook as I think more older teens and young adults will be on rather than just her school friends. I was thinking - I know it sounds a bit ridiculous, but bear with me....I allow facebook with only me knowing the password, so I can allow her on at home so she doesn't feel left out from her friends but I have the supervision as she cannot go on without me!I am also aware my computer knowhow is fairly limited and she will be way ahead on me soon!!!!
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