Is it right to monitor a teenager's computer history, cell phone text messages & snooping aroung lol?
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Posted by Nyxi May 23rd, 2010 at 7:32PM
I've told my kids what was and wasn't acceptable computer usage (as in not providing personal info on websites). Beyond that, no I did not snoop. They deserve the same privacy I would expect them to respect of others.
For those who want to teach their kids the importance of trust, monitoring their electronic devices is a sure way to lose it.
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Posted by LUKETHEDRIFTER May 24th, 2010 at 1:08AM
I THINK AS LONG AS THEY LIVE UNDER YOUR ROOF ALL IS FAIR BUT I ALSO THINK THE MORE YOU SPY ON THEM THE MORE YOUR ADMITTING THAT YOU DIDN'T RAISE THEM RIGHT UP TO THIS POINT AND NOW YOUR DOUBTING THEM MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE RAISED THEM UP BETTER WHEN THEY WAS YOUNG AND YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY SO MUCH ABOUT THEM NOW
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Posted by Cosreal May 23rd, 2010 at 5:53PM
You know what. When I was younger.. my mom wasn't around.. but she did have me on check when I was at home. I couldn't even keep a diary cause she would read it.
I hated my family for that. I had absolutely no privacy...
but... now that I am older. I realize that I turned out pretty damn good in comparison to my peers. I didn't go around fcking and/or doin' drugs. I had genuine fun. Without acting like a dumb jag off.
'til I was an adult XD. and I'm grateful for that.
You're the parent and responsible for their upbringing. How are they going to raise their children is somewhat based on the way you raise yours.
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Posted by sweetchocolate May 24th, 2010 at 8:13PM
it boils down to how you raise your children do you trust the way you raised your child and also do you talk to your child how were you when you were your child's age then again how were you raised did your parents stalk you did they need to thinking back should they have checked your every move
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Posted by fascad3 May 23rd, 2010 at 7:34PM
You can bet your *** I'll be monitoring my kids' activities.
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Posted by fudgibaby May 23rd, 2010 at 7:28PM
Wow, can't believe how many people agree that this is ok. If my mum had done that to me, I would have no respect for her at all. I was brought up well, never got into trouble, but I didn't have to be spied upon all the time to ensure that.
If you're a good parent, you can teach your kid what's right and wrong, without having to gather evidence against their will just to prove they've learned this. And if you're a good parent, you also TRUST your child, just like my parents did with me.
The only time its acceptable I think is when you've got a genuine concern that your kid is up to something no good or is getting themselves into trouble. Then of course you should investigate. Otherwise, HELL NO!
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Posted by kessie May 23rd, 2010 at 6:06PM
you have to trust your kids to a certain extent, I wouldn't go through their phone etc. (would look at facebook stuff which is public as far as I can see)
It would be the same as if our parents had gone through out diary if we had one as a teen we wouldn't have liked that.
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Posted by TheFreudianID May 23rd, 2010 at 6:00PM
i say do it but dont let them find out or they will get better at hiding stuff. and whatever u find out...pick ur battles. for instance i find your daughter is on birth control and u found out from reading her diary or snooping. dont let her know how u found out. wait a few days and then bring up birth cotrol and sex and such on the sly. or you found out your daughter is having sex and u know she aint on birth control. same thing...dont blow up and dont reveal how u found out. just handle it.
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Posted by Opalgem May 23rd, 2010 at 6:00PM
I think so. At least until they are old enough/mature enough to keep themselves safe online. But then, most teenagers (and younger) I've met know their computers and the internet FAR better than their parents. Scary.....
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Posted by sisipamprsboi May 23rd, 2010 at 5:53PM
if you're the teenager's parent, it's not only alright, it's your responsibility
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Posted by Dragoncat0228 May 23rd, 2010 at 5:50PM
When I was growing up I would not of liked it, but seeing the things that these teenagers are doing on FB, and the "sexting", bullying, and other BS that is going on --- I would say "Protect your child". These kids are starting to do time for some of the crap that is being sent over the waives these days.
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Posted by usaone May 23rd, 2010 at 5:50PM
That's what a Parent Does! That what I would do if I had a child!
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Posted by Nimbus007 May 23rd, 2010 at 5:48PM
Only if you want lots of arguments, lol.
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