Should I let my 12 year old son get a MySpace?

Answer 1

I Have Been On My Space For 3 Yrs. I don't think It's the place on the internet for any one under the age of 18. This is my opinion I'm a 34yr old father of three (13-9-6)and there all on the computer at all time's and I've blocked out My Space Totally!!
I have a page on My Space just to advertise my friend's band that I manage. There are some down right nasty picture's on that sight!! Me Myself I'd Say No!!!11

Answer 2

I'd ask some questions first..

1.Why he wants the account?

2.Who he would be on his friends list?

3.How often would he check it?

4.What pictures, if any, would be posted?

5. Make sure he understands what the implications are of making an account and having it visible to anyone. What you post can be public and put you in harms way if you are too forthcoming with personal information...

6.Knowing what to do if he is sent inappropriate text or media.

See what answers he has. Technically, he has to be 14 or older. But I know people lie about their ages to have one.

If you choose to let him have one, monitor the page. Some people let their kids have one with the stipulation that they get the password and approve whatever is on the page. The password is only changed with parental approval.

Another way to have a page...Some parents only let the kids access the page when they are present, since the parents create the profile and they know the password (the child doesn't know it, since the parent doesn't tell them).

Some parents take it a step further & create a profile of their own and monitor their kids page, by being one of their friends. They can see what other people leave as comments on their kids pages.

As invasive as that sounds, you can never be too careful. Too many kids are prey for predators online.

Be sure to screen the messages, and friend requests. If something looks amiss or doesn't feel appropriate, talk with your son, or cancel the account.

Answer 3

this could nicely be a perplexing one.... i'm 14. And whilst i grew to become right into a 12 months older then your son, I signed up for myspace below a pseudonym. And, little ones this age are terrible. I trust you completely. I canceled my account, and nonetheless won't be able to look a number of the babies i thought I knew in the eyes, bc I observed how they act. My suggestion could be to call those baby's mothers and dads, and then enable him understand what you think of. you're actually not being overbearing- after my mom observed myspace, she nonetheless won't enable me use the internet w/o supervision. Supervise him, and save an eye fixed on his acquaintances too. you're literally doing something suited- at his age, i would not have asked. even with the indisputable fact that, enable him understand that he and his acquaintances are being watched.

Answer 4

I am 14 now and when I was 12 I really liked myspace and my mom blocked it but I found a way to bypass the filter. I say its ok for just about any age.

Answer 5

Yes, I don't see any harm. People freak out about kids being on the internet b/c a few irresponsible parents don't monitor their child's internet use. Just make sure he knows about strangers on the net and what not. I think by 12 he should be responsible enough to use the internet. I'm sure he'll find a way to get on their if you don't let him have an account.

Answer 6

My son is 5 and has one! LOL of course I do all the typing and logging in. My niece is 11 and has one but its marked private and you have to have her last name or email to be added as a friend. My sister checks the account often and only allows people she knows to be my nieces friend. 2 girls from school and the rest are family.

I dont see anything wrong with it if you monitor it just a bit

Answer 7

He would have to lie about his birthday to MySpace. By their rules and regulations, you have to be 14. If you are going to closely monitor his computer use and internet use, then I think it is fine... but if you are just going to let him go out there and do whatever, then NO he shouldn't be allowed.

Answer 8

yes but make sure your computer is not in his room if it is i say no there is a lot of "junk" on myspace he shouldn't see if you can monitor what he is doing i say ok let him know you are monitoring him though or he might feel betrayed when you tell him you found him on a site where there are naked ladies

Answer 9

no, 12 is a little young. he should spend more time playing outside having fun. or playing games on the computer that you know what they are and approve of. wait another 2 years before making him get one.

Answer 10

No. There's too many things and people that can read those. Not only will he be subject to behavior and ideas that you may not want him meddling in, he can also be at risk of predators if he puts too much personal info on it. Unless you highly monitor his computer use, I would not recommend it.