By now everyone has heard of this young lady from Coquitlam taking her own life. Bullying has moved from the school yard to Facebook, and it is more frightening than ever.
I have two young children...boy 13, girl 10. SM is a reality. We reluctantly allowed our son to join FB this year, with the argument that he could always set up a fake account on his own behind our backs. We monitor it, and talk w/ him about on-line social responsibility all the time. I've had him remove certain posts and photos. I think he's learning. The alternate would be to completely try and micro manage him and restrict his use 100%. I don't know what is better, I'm just trying to figure things out.
I posted a reply to a friend on FB just now, but want to hear from my TTP friends as to what they think...especially you teachers. Captain, this must be a little more crushing for you, given your involvement in girl's soccer, and daughters this young lady's age.
Discuss, please keep it respectful.
I have two young children...boy 13, girl 10. SM is a reality. We reluctantly allowed our son to join FB this year, with the argument that he could always set up a fake account on his own behind our backs. We monitor it, and talk w/ him about on-line social responsibility all the time. I've had him remove certain posts and photos. I think he's learning. The alternate would be to completely try and micro manage him and restrict his use 100%. I don't know what is better, I'm just trying to figure things out.
I posted a reply to a friend on FB just now, but want to hear from my TTP friends as to what they think...especially you teachers. Captain, this must be a little more crushing for you, given your involvement in girl's soccer, and daughters this young lady's age.
Problem is Brian, SM is not going away. Like booze and sex for kids under 19...we can't 100% control what happens in our kis lives once they become young adults. Lock-down doesn't work. As parents, we need to adapt, and be involved in our kids lives. You are, I am, I know that. Our wives are. My answer is to talk w/ my son about this whole incident, and continue to have open, honest conversations w/ him about his social responsibilities, and cause / effect. FB scares the shite outta me, BTW.
Discuss, please keep it respectful.