that chatting can lead to real dangerous things,,
(Note..we are conservative Asians )
YES it's OK to stop them. UNPLUG the computer if they refuse to cooperate. You got to ALWAYS think SAFETY first. What they are doing is NOT safe. In my home, we have a ZERO communication web site policy.
I think it is wonderful that you care about her so much. I would talk to her and let her know that alot of people prey on young girls like her. You can also talk to local law enforcement about information to give your child. She will most likely feel that you are being overprotective and will want to do it anyway. Please tell her that NO personal information is to be given on the internet. This includes no info about the school she attends, her name, etc. She must remember to never slip up. You can also screen her yahoo account by having her only talk on yahoo messenger and looking at her chat archives to ensure she is being safe.
first, sit her down and just talk to her frankly.
second, monitor her when she is not expecting you to come in and look at what she is doing.
third, if she is doing something you do not aprove of take the computer away.
better to be safe than sorry!!! you need your child more than she needs to play on the computer!!!
Of course it's okay, it doesn't matter how conservative you are or aren't. It's being a good parent by not letting her talk to strangers- especially online. She may be the smartest girl in the world but we all make mistakes every once in a while, there are no exceptions and I don't believe risking your daughter's safety is worth it.
You are definitely being a good parent by being concerned for your daughters safety. I have a daughter too, and I would feel the same way. It is your parental right and duty to make sure that she is restricted from chatting with strange guys on the net, but I would sit down and have a good talk with her about it first. Tell her your fears and concerns, and make sure she understands that you are looking out for her best interest. Try looking up some examples of teens who have gotten into trouble by doing what she is doing, so she can see that bad things can happen in real life. If she refuses to listen, then you definitely have the right as her guardian to take away her computer privileges or set up some restrictions for her internet usage. Don't feel guilty about it, you're just being a loving and concerned parent. Good luck!
put a stop to it, dont let her online unless you are right there.........
heres chat with a strangera little tip for ya... they say 85 % of the boys are grown men taking advantage of younge nieve girls...... They know they can talk them into anything by telling them, They love them.
You should definitely stop your teenager from chatting with strangers online. I know a detective who actually works the internet crimes division. I have heard the most unbelievable stories. She may not believe it, but she does not know who is on the other side of the computer. It is too easy for predators to get personal information from kids. I know of a case where this 14 year old girl thought she was chatting with a 16 year old boy. In fact, he was in his forties and a registered sex offender. He got basic info from her...the town she lived in...he knew her age, her grade and that she played soccer. He went to her games and spotted her from her profile photo. He then followed her home and got her address. Be sure she knows that YOU TRUST HER, but you DO NOT TRUST strangers on the internet. Be understanding. Communicate with her on her level.
im a teen and i do it.
Define "strange boys"? I guess it's okay to let her chat,
and evenothough i'm not a mother I totally understand
why you might be worried. Just tell her to not give out
any of her personal information and also to not meet
people she meets online. That's dangerous. Talk to her
about the possible dangers, and talk to her about those
weird sexual predators people find online. Tell her to be
careful. I"m sure that will help, just talk to her and teach
her about the dangers, that will do. :p
i am 14 and do not think it is appropriate.My friend was almost raped because of that
ok, is the computer where u can see what shes doing?
if its not move it !!!
u never know what might be going on behind closed doors.
as for ur daughter dont underestamte her she might doing everything right. kids r smarter that u think..... but still every once in a whila remind her that about not talking to strangers.
r u crazy im 15 and i kno wut can happen do u watch the news gurls getting kdnapped or they run away becuz sum guy on the net wanted to meet them u never kno how old the guys really r they might say there 14 but they ould b a freakin 50 yr old pervert trying to get ur daughter to meet him sumwhere so he can rape her and maybe do worse u should not let her talk to ppl she doesnt kno on the net to educate her
5 safety tips for chat rooms
1.
Never give out your personal information in a chat room.
2.
Never agree to meet a chat with a strangerstranger in person whom you met in a chat room.
3.
When you're asked to enter or sign up for a chat nickname, choose a name that doesn't give away your personal information. For example, you might use SavvySue instead of DetroitSue.
4.
Be wary of other chatters who ask you to meet in private chat rooms.
5.
Check the terms and conditions, code of conduct, and privacy statement at the chat site before you begin chatting.
Chat rooms are a popular form of communication for kids. Unfortunately, predators know this. Therefore, chatting poses a particular threat for kids and teenagers.
Here are five additional tips specifically for parents of kids who want to participate in chat rooms. For more information, read A parent's guide to online safety: Ages and stages.
well, firstly i think you should tell her how you feel about her doing this (if you haven't already).
if you allow her to keep doing it, then make sure she's NEVER giving out any confidential info, eg, address, phone number.
you should also ask her for her username and password as an agreement to let her keep doing it.
ask her what she is talking about with these internet boys and what they've said to her.
if she has a computer in her room, then take it out. always keep computers in an area, such as the kitchen and family room, where you and other family members are often around so you can always check up and see what she's doing, unlike in her room, where she is alone and free to do or say anything she likes in internet chatrooms.
finally, if you ever have a bad feeling about her chatting on the net, go into her account and see who she's been communicating with and what they've been talking about. DO NOT feel bad about doing this. you never know, you could save her life.
and above all, NEVER let her arrange to meet these people face to face.
i hope that helps you.
good luck
dont let her talk on the net w/ older boys that happend to me when i was teen and umm yea we wont go there!!!
but yea talk to her right away and when u do DONT yell teens find it harder to talk when there parents yell at them!!!
Nothing wrong with chatting.
Just tell her not to give out personal information & never to meet with anyone she doesn't know.
The fact that you are conservative Asians . . well I'm so sorry.
Live a little, you might like it.
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