Is My space really appropriate for children ?

Question

I don't think so.

Well, it's to settle a bet with a 14 year old who's practically addicted to it.

I've heard of pervs trying to pick up teens on it.

Answer 1

NOPE! No way! When my daughter gets old enough to want a page on myspace, I'm sorry, but that will be a standing and resounding "NO" from her father and I. It's not safe.

Answer 2

I think it depends on your child, fourteen I would say is right on the border. Obviously, myspace is known for all the negative attention it recieves in the media, and rightfully so. However, I think when used responsibly people overlook the benefits. I had to move when I was fourteen and I made a myspace to be able to keep in contact with all my old friends who I don't get a chance to see that much. I primarily use it to send messages like e-mails and just see what my friends are up to. I think if you set definite rules such as requiring that she make her myspace private (which means no can view her profile unless she adds them to her friend list), and periodically check to make sure she's only adding friends and people she knows in person and not adding just anyone, I think it's okay. If you allow her to experience some freedom I think she would be much more likely to talk to you when something came up that she was unsure about whether it be on myspace or wherever versus if you make it known that you condone no part of myspace, and are unwilling to let her prove how responsible she can be she would probably be much more likely to not say anything and could risk getting in trouble. I would let her try, and if you find her not following your rules, take it away.

Answer 3

I am a college student and I wouldn't even let my younger sister go on it. I joined to see what all the hype about it was and within 2 days I was propositioned by a lot of people to do things I didn't even think
were humanly possible. I wouldn't recommend it. Not for my 16 year old sister and definitely not for a fourteen year old. Too many things are easily accessible on myspace and there are a lot of predators out there.

For her safely don't let her.

Answer 4

I tend to think that myspace is inappropriate for children, but I really think it depends upon how you monitor your child's use. My 14 year old sister uses myspace. I am 26 and her other sister is 23. We both frequent her page and she has never given us any reason not to trust her. On the other hand, I am a family therapist working with juvenile delinquents. I have seen myspace facilitate ruckus (promiscuity, running away, fights, hate crimes, promotion of gang related activity, harassment, etc). But remember that my "kids" have behavior problems for a reason.

Answer 5

Holy Cow you guys! There are pervs everywhere, not just myspace. Is myspace responsible for getting little girls found and raped? NO. Its the parents and the girls. Myspace doesnt make a pervert meet a girl. A little girl desperate for attention and finding a man who thinks shes 'hot' makes her happy. There are so many safety precautions that can be taken on there, its common sense.

Answer 6

NO ITS JUST A WHORING GROUND FOR YOUNG TEENS AND OLDER MALE PERVS DONT LET HER HAVE ONE, believe me myspace is a fad and a waste of time explain to her that the world will not end if she doesnt have a myspace its so stupid anyway, tell her , i a college student and all of my friends are just soo done with myspace that its for whiny middle schoolers who want to feel important and show off their pre pubescent bodies, thats all it is really, pictures of guys with their things hanging out and muscles and girls with boobs haning out its disgusting!

Answer 7

It can be very dangerous but you can use it the right way, have them set their profile on private that way only freinds can get on. When their asleep get on their myspace and look at their contacts if its someone you dont know and it aint one of their freinds delete them and talk to the kid about telling you who they add to their contact list. Check their private messages it isnt invasion of privacy its called being a parent. Check their email myspace sends messages every time a new message comes in at myspace. DOnt let them have any thing on their page that might atract sexual rapist or bad guys.

HOPE THAT HELPED

------ lil_rapsta_girl

Answer 8

pervs do try to pick up kids on the net. its all about being smart about it. 14 is a good age to get a myspace, they definitely should not have one if they are not in highschool!
make sure they know everyone on their friendslist in PERSON. and that they dont post personally identifiable stuff. you might even make their page private and make sure their parents know.

Answer 9

I think Myspace is appropriate responsible teens. Boys that are not trying to mess with the wrong way and girls that ae not trying to flirt with boys in a way their parents wouldn't approve of. I see pics of women with pics of their body parts. That is inappropriate for anybody to see. Lots of kids lie about their age on Myspace to mess with older guys and they shouldn't be doing that. I'm trying to say no but I'm not saying yes.Thats my feedback on your question.

Answer 10

NO! definitely not! Myspace is the main site that pedophiles frequent. No child is safe there, I have heard such horrible things about that site. Men pretending they are 12 year old girls and then luring young girls and hurting them. DON'T let your kids on that site and tell as many people that you know that it is BAD!!