Quite a controversial topic, so i hope we can keep to discussing it within the realms of flame-free.
Being a teenager, I have signed up a couple of 'teenager' websites, more often than not because its the only way to stop all those fuckin emails that get sent out to me.
But I've noticed one thing that is becoming the norm - teenagers of all ages are more and more willing to be personal over the internet. Through pictures, often in lingerie, seductive poses etc., or public conversations of personal related matters and in some cases, people even posting private information, such as mobile numbers and addresses, to the full view of the public.
As I was browsing through profiles, I saw one 15 y/o with only some underwear on; jail-baiting aside, is this really the way our children should be brought up?
I also read in the paper how one 18 year olds' facebook profile caused her to become the 'office slut,' as she uploaded pictures of her and her friends lessing it up etc. onto facebook. Ultimately, her boss found out and she got fired.
Yet, the internet provides us with a means to explore ourselves, socially interact and to an extent, to improve our self-confidence and think better of ourselves. People on the internet can be kind, considerate and helpful.
So, i'll open this up as a discussion!
Should we control/regulate/or more strictly educate our children/teenagers online activity, for their own safety and moral goodness?
Being a teenager, I have signed up a couple of 'teenager' websites, more often than not because its the only way to stop all those fuckin emails that get sent out to me.
But I've noticed one thing that is becoming the norm - teenagers of all ages are more and more willing to be personal over the internet. Through pictures, often in lingerie, seductive poses etc., or public conversations of personal related matters and in some cases, people even posting private information, such as mobile numbers and addresses, to the full view of the public.
As I was browsing through profiles, I saw one 15 y/o with only some underwear on; jail-baiting aside, is this really the way our children should be brought up?
I also read in the paper how one 18 year olds' facebook profile caused her to become the 'office slut,' as she uploaded pictures of her and her friends lessing it up etc. onto facebook. Ultimately, her boss found out and she got fired.
Yet, the internet provides us with a means to explore ourselves, socially interact and to an extent, to improve our self-confidence and think better of ourselves. People on the internet can be kind, considerate and helpful.
So, i'll open this up as a discussion!
Should we control/regulate/or more strictly educate our children/teenagers online activity, for their own safety and moral goodness?