Anonymous
09/05/2015 20:38
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
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I swear that I am not an employee, just a very thankful parent.
I swear that I am not an employee, just a very thankful parent.
Anonymous
09/05/2015 13:04
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's really not that simple. The kids are better than you at navigating their electronics and your restrictions.
How exactly are you doing it so that you are confident it is working?
+1 I would like to know what they are using too. And, youtube is not what OP should be worrying about...there is a lot worse out there...shish!!
Anonymous
09/04/2015 17:14
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
please don't let your kids come over. they will end up playing call of duty and you will tell everyone how horrible I am.
Anonymous
09/04/2015 12:06
Subject: Re:restrictions on what they can see on electronics
OP, just want to respectfully remind you that your view of how to parent is not the only correct way to parent. It is absolutely your prerogative to impose whatever restrictions you feel comfortable with in your home and with your children. However, you should also respect that other people may not feel the need for the same level of restrictions. That does not mean they are not doing their job as parents. It just means they use the approach that works for them. The key is to teach your children how you expect them to handle themselves when they are exposed to different viewpoints and scenarios. Yours is only 10. In the next few years you will see many more variances in household approaches and the key is making sure your kids know how to handle themselves not judging the other parents.
Anonymous
09/04/2015 10:49
Subject: Re:restrictions on what they can see on electronics
op here. No, not naive. I know my kids will try to see/do things inappropriate. It is my JOB to help them steer clear. Yes, they will do it anyway and sneak behind my back. But it will not be easy for them. I trust my kids. But why would I let a child search the web unabashed? Not a chance in hell. There are restriction options on every item we have and we use them. Not to extreme but my 10 year old is not going to be seeing something for an 18 year old. For those not aware of the restrictions, read the manual., google it. I use apple products and they are very simple to restrict because they CARED enough to know we need to protect our children. IT IS OUR JOB!
Anonymous
09/04/2015 10:44
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:I don't take advantage of it because ... that's not how I want to parent. I just had a talk this past week with DD12 about porn, that ended in us giggling. She told me her best friend saw porn on BF's dad's iPad. So even with age restrictions on kids electronics, kids still see things.
haha. well good luck with that parenting style.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 21:11
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:It's really not that simple. The kids are better than you at navigating their electronics and your restrictions.
How exactly are you doing it so that you are confident it is working?
+1 For whatever the reason, your kids seem to be very, very interested in things they shouldn't see. Not sure why your children seem to be more precocious than mine, but I can promise you that making these things forbidden won't keep them away.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 20:24
Subject: Re:restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Dear OP, you are very naive.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 18:29
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:I don't take advantage of it because ... that's not how I want to parent. I just had a talk this past week with DD12 about porn, that ended in us giggling. She told me her best friend saw porn on BF's dad's iPad. So even with age restrictions on kids electronics, kids still see things.
+1. I am in fact fine with my kid seeing most things online (real people porn is something I'm against anyone seeing, in general, because of how likely it is to be exploitative in some way and how difficult it is to find, and ensure that you have really found, ethical such porn), and even if I weren't I don't believe blocking it and pretending it doesn't exist is the best way to keep my kid away from objectionable things.
My general stance is, if anyone is uncomfortable then you should not be looking at it, if it's illegal you probably shouldn't be doing it, and if you have any questions or concerns or want help finding more/better information you can always come to me.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 18:27
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:I am so done with my ds and dd going to someones house, only to be exposed to trash because there are NO restrictions on the friends electronics. They can and do google anything. Sometimes they don't mean to google something bad, but it pops up because of a word the used. My sons bf is the absolute worse. His parents just don't care. They are 11 years old. My son told me some of the stuff he saw because they were on youtube. I don't allow youtube unless I am there to monitor what is being googles. It is so simple to had a age restriction to most of the electronics, phones ect...why don't people take advantage of this?
The bolded part. Your DS is approaching the age where you will see all sorts of different parenting philosophies. Things that are extremely important to you may not bother other parents at all. You will have to decide whether you want your kids visiting those homes. But you can't expect that all parents share your parenting choices. Nothing wrong with saying no to your kids if it is something you feel so strongly about.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 18:16
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Then, you strictly host at your house. Parents should be monitoring kids and if they can't they should not be hosting.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 16:43
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
I don't take advantage of it because ... that's not how I want to parent. I just had a talk this past week with DD12 about porn, that ended in us giggling. She told me her best friend saw porn on BF's dad's iPad. So even with age restrictions on kids electronics, kids still see things.
Anonymous
08/30/2015 16:35
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
Anonymous wrote:It's really not that simple. The kids are better than you at navigating their electronics and your restrictions.
How exactly are you doing it so that you are confident it is working?
+1 I would like to know what they are using too. And, youtube is not what OP should be worrying about...there is a lot worse out there...shish!!
Anonymous
08/30/2015 15:58
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
It's really not that simple. The kids are better than you at navigating their electronics and your restrictions.
How exactly are you doing it so that you are confident it is working?
How exactly are you doing it so that you are confident it is working?
Anonymous
08/30/2015 15:55
Subject: restrictions on what they can see on electronics
I am so done with my ds and dd going to someones house, only to be exposed to trash because there are NO restrictions on the friends electronics. They can and do google anything. Sometimes they don't mean to google something bad, but it pops up because of a word the used. My sons bf is the absolute worse. His parents just don't care. They are 11 years old. My son told me some of the stuff he saw because they were on youtube. I don't allow youtube unless I am there to monitor what is being googles. It is so simple to had a age restriction to most of the electronics, phones ect...why don't people take advantage of this?