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[quote=Anonymous]Absolutely inappropriate for a 14 year old to have private, at-will access to the internet.  No way.  Not good.  Would you hire a prostitute and put them in their bedroom?  How about a pedophile?  Or a rapist, criminal, drug dealer, etc. etc.?  You would not put those people literally in their bedroom, yet you have given them access to all those things along with violence of any imaginable type, right at their fingertips.

Step in and set new rules.  Be clear that this is not about punishment or that you don't trust her, but that as her parent she is still a minor and despite her maturity, still needs protection and guidance.  The computer stays in the kitchen, where it is clearly visible by all.  You have full access to any accounts, at any time.

Again, this is not a punishment.  Children should not be given this type of freedom in the first place, since the majority of the time it leads to some kind of trouble, usually of the small variety but not worth the risk of big trouble.

Teenagers living at home do not need cell phones with internet access, and their phone should be left with the parents at night.  Teenagers who need their sleep and [i]still need to be protected[/i] by their parents actually should not have any phone or TV at all in their bedrooms.  Help them learn independent, electronic-free activities which help them wind down for the night.[/quote]

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