Parents and Facebook?

1. Do your parents know about your social media life (Facebook, Twitter, Chictopia, blogs, etc.)

Yep! They’re on Facebook and I’m friends with them.

2. If you answered Yes on number 1, have your parents ever made a comment about your life in social media? What did they say? If you answered No, then move on…

Not really because they can’t see my posts and updates. They can only see my limited profile lol..

3. Will it make you uncomfortable if your parents have an access to your social media pages? Explain why or why not.

I think so. My online social life is almost like a diary to me. Sure, it’s not as personal as a physical diary with a lock because some of my friends can access it. I just want parents to respect their kids’ personal space.

4. Do you think parents should be able to control what their kids share online, or do they have to just stay away from all those cause it’s none of their business? Explain.

To a certain level, yes. I mean, some of these kids (or celebrities) could be a wee bit crazy and post some nudity. I think those kids are out of control and out of their mind. They never think the future impact of their actions.

But I think if it’s locked and personal (like my personal blog,) parents shouldn’t have to be worried too much.

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1. Do your parents know about your social media life (Facebook, Twitter, Chictopia, blogs, etc.)

Nope! Or at least I hope they don’t! I don’t think my parents know how to use the internet.

3. Will it make you uncomfortable if your parents have an access to your social media pages? Explain why or why not.

Totally! I think parents shouldn’t know too much about thier kids. I like parents who are like friends to their kids, rather than treating them like prisoners.

4. Do you think parents should be able to control what their kids share online, or do they have to just stay away from all those cause it’s none of their business? Explain.

Maybe not. They don’t have to. I think if someone is old enough to use the internet, they shoulda known better what to share and what not to share online.

yes my mother have facebook!! its a pain in the ass always leaving embarrasing comments

^ LOL i know how you feel! Or usually they would like your post and it’s just weird lol.. Thanks for all who have responded to this! we’re going to have the post up soon!

1. Do your parents know about your social media life (Facebook, Twitter, Chictopia, blogs, etc.)

Yep!! Unlike all of my aunts and uncles, my parents aren’t on any social media outlet but I do show them blog posts and pics of mine here on Chictopia. My mom even helps by stepping in as photographer every now and again.

2. If you answered Yes on number 1, have your parents ever made a comment about your life in social media? What did they say? If you answered No, then move on…

They have made remarks. Because they don’t use Facebook or Twitter they don’t quite understand the need. My dad will sit on the other couch watching me wondering why instead of talking to my cousin on Facebook I just don’t call her…or even worse drive around the corner to see her. Why is it necessary to document my outfits? Does anyone really care? My mom on the other hand is slowly getting into it. I’ve started her off slowly with basic texting…lol.

3. Will it make you uncomfortable if your parents have an access to your social media pages? Explain why or why not.

It wouldn’t at all. My parents are pretty much aware of everything about me..good or bad. I have always been honest with them growing up regardless of the consequences and I think it has really made our relationship that much better. They never had to worry about me when I would go out and party back in high school. I never had a curfew, just one or two calls before it got to late. And now with all of my online activity I haven’t slowed down the open communication and frequently show them new postings or comments or other blogs I like. My mom even helps take pictures for outfit posts. Its kind of funny because I know so many people who die now that their parents are online. They won’t even accept their friend requests which is so weird to me…..they live in the same house for goodness sake.

4. Do you think parents should be able to control what their kids share online, or do they have to just stay away from all those cause it’s none of their business? Explain.

In this battle, children have the upper hand. They know this technology like the back of their hand and if they want to hide something from their parents it is much easier to do this or I should say it would require much more effort from the parents than just ransacking the room while they are out. I only say this because my a certain child in my life (I won’t snitch) was told that no on the Facebook profile after the mom found out about it. After okay the mom to death and displaying the typical attitude, this particular child found another computer out of the home and created a unique profile under a different name, told everyone of importance about and is now technically living a double life. The mom has no idea.

Because the internet holds such relevance in our lives today and it can be such a dangerous place I think parents HAVE to be open about their children usage of it but require an open door policy (mainly for those still under age…as for us older users I think casual inquiries are acceptable). Show them that being honest won’t result in lengthy lectures but rather..perhaps a mere conversation. Hell you may even find out that when your mom was 15 she slipped out at midnight and took off to cabin for the weekend without telling grandma and grandpa. I don’t know, I’m no parent but just like in any relationship communication is key and I don’t see why it couldn’t work in this form. The more you hide from parents the more they dig and that only leads to the random Facebook postings on your wall completely embarrassing you…who wants that?

1. Do your parents know about your social media life (Facebook, Twitter, Chictopia, blogs, etc.)
Yes, but they don’t check my account (I hope)

2. If you answered Yes on number 1, have your parents ever made a comment about your life in social media? What did they say? If you answered No, then move on…
when things get a bit catty and by sisters tell my mum, she generally disapproves. She thinks Facebook is a bit of a waste of time to be honest, and she doesn’t like the fact that anyone can look up anyone else (i have extra security on mine)

3. Will it make you uncomfortable if your parents have an access to your social media pages? Explain why or why not.
Yes. it would be like them coming over and have a massive gossip session with my friends. Or, if they don’t post anything, it’s still like they are hanging around 24/7. i think my parents trust me to know about internet grooming and security, and that even if you hide behind a computer to have a go at someone, it’s still mean. I wouldn’t want to break their trust. but if i find out they are checking up on me, that would mean extra security measures and some serious parental butt-kicking.

4. Do you think parents should be able to control what their kids share online, or do they have to just stay away from all those cause it’s none of their business? Explain.

4. i think that if some kids are irresponsible enough to put themselves in danger on the internet, then parents have every right to interfere.

1. They do, but they just thought I spent stupid amounts of time on the computer until I told them a television network were coming to film me that weekend!

2. They think I let my life focus on it too much, because they can’t see how I’m going to manage to make a career out of it.

3. My mother reads my blog so she knows what I get up to when I’m living away from home, and I don’t like how that has made me more careful as to what I write because I know she’s reading.

4. Depends on the age of the child. Kids and teens need their freedom, but they also make mistakes and need to remember things that are on the internet can never be erased.

My mom knows about my facebook and blogs. Sometimes she spies when I’m on the computer and it annoys me because she won’t get one herself so she can have her own business to tend to. She is those type of people that bash facebook and social media sites but the minute you say hey look at this funny video my friend posted she is running to come and see. I think its funny because I know she wants one, even my church has a facebook which cracks me up every time I tell people that. Recently I begged my mom to get a facebook so she could vote for my shoe design that I entered on the Keds website. Apparently you need a facebook account to vote and she refuses. But if any of you want to help me you can vote her http://hdyd.keds.com/design-contest/designs/316

My parents have their own Facebook, they haven’t made comments about my social ways on facebook. I honestly don’t care what they read, lol. I even find myself telling my mom to check out some funny videos I want to share. I don’t really hide much from my parents.