I don’t let my 12 year old go to social networking sites, like those mentioned in the article. But I do allow my 16 year old to have her Facebook page because we’ve talked about online privacy and she’s old enough. Just like you wouldn’t give your 12 year old the same curfew as your older child, so you should also keep her away from these sites until she has a few more years under her belt.
Tom Donato 10/09/07
I really agree that heavier kids have more problems… my daughter (14) seems always to be coming down with something and telling me she doesn’t want to get on the bus. But I think you gotta let her know who’s boss and that school time is sacred. Schools should have anti-discrimination projects, where they work on what kids think about race, religion, personal appearance, etc.
Brenda Collins 10/08/07
Home alone leads to crime? Kids need some private time to spend with friends and do their homework. I am a single mom who has worked since my son was born, and he comes home and starts dinner while he does his homework. If you can’t trust your kid for 3 or 4 hours in the afternoon, there’s something wrong.
Nikki Jordan 10/12/07
Tom Donato 10/09/07
Brenda Collins 10/08/07