My space has become the gathering place for millions of people; especially teens. They post pictures of themselves - along with descriptions of themsevles. Each person then has people labeled as "friends" who can have access to their information.
We keep a close watch over our daughter's activity on my space. Not every parents does - you outta see the pictures that are posted! Oh, my!
So, here's my question - my daugther recently showed me a picture of a teen that we used to know (has moved from Salt Lake a few years ago) - I was pretty shocked by what I saw. I young lady in her underware stiking a pose with the words "riske business". Do I call her parents and tell them?
I recently had a phone call from a concerned parent about the content of "Christian" teens on my space. She hasn't called me back; I don't know if they have the issues resolved.
A lot of sexual preditors use my space as a hunting ground. Question: what should parents do? What is the church's role?
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As a parent who was shocked to see what my son was posting on his MySpace page, yeah, I'd let the other parents know. I'd also suggest that every parent who has kids to consider implementing an internet filter such as that provided by Bsafeonline.com. Kids need to know that the internet is a privilege and a responsibility and if they abuse it, they'll lose it. Pointing out the consequences of bad 'posting' decisions can also help. Kids have lost jobs because employers have been offended by their Myspace postings and teens have been arrested (e.g., a kid in Denver who posed himself surrounded by hand guns). And, a real eye opener, every parent out there should get their own myspace account. It's easy, free and you'll know the kinds of influences that we, as parents, are up against.
There is a Christian online web community that be helpful alterntive to you: www.shoutlife.com
Glad to see your blog Randy.
Thanks,
Rhonda
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