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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's great, that's your call. However, I'm sure you've noticed, but Facebook and Twitter make adults act like idiots, with disastrous results (lost jobs, etc.). [b]I truly think many people just don't get social media, its reach and its consequences. [/b]These posts you are letting slide by could hurt your college student down the road, work against him with an internship or a job. If a parent actively checks their college age's social media, especially a young freshman, why not? That's their call. Your certain point might not be my certain point, and you should respect that. [/quote]

I am the PP you are addressing and I certainly respect your right to parent any way you see fit.  But in arguing your point, the rationale that you use plays into my point. I bolded your point that I 100% agree with.  Many people do not get it.  What you and I are debating is the best approach.  My approach was to discuss and educate my kids about the consequences and hazards of social media BEFORE such posts are made so that they understand the consequences.  Once I feel they are sufficiently educated, there is only so much I can do.  IMO, monitoring does not get you where you want to go.  After all, monitoring involves looking at their page for something that they have already posted....AFTER the fact.

But like I said, parents should do waht they are comfortable with.   [/quote]

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