2006-12-19 16:33:01 · 8 answers · asked by gigglymom 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes.
If your minor child is your dependent, you have the right and responsibility to make sure he/she is not breaking the law, downloading inappropriate files, or associating with people in chat rooms who could harm him/her. Parents are held legally and financially liable when something bad happens or their child gets caught.
Even though it may seem like a breach of trust and privacy to the child, remember that the trust has to be earned. An occasional check is an ok thing and proves that the parents are really looking out for their child and care about him/her. If it's a constant thing, though, maybe the parents have good reason to be so suspicious.
An employer has the right to track internet use, read email and letters. When you are on the job, your time belongs to your employer, and the courts support this. You can be fired for the contents of emails, letters, or internet use which violates company policy.
2006-12-19 16:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I track my daughter's internet use because she is 11 yrs old. I don't open her e-mail but I do look at her inbox to make sure she isn't being sent things that are inappropriate.
I think if you're talking about an adult it's highly inappropriate to track their internet use or read their e-mail unless you suspect them of something illegal or that they might be hurting someone.
2006-12-19 17:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by mamabunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are your children. In this case, you should track their use to make sure they are not visiting any questionable sites. Also, you can check who the email is coming from periodically. This is important.
If it is an adult, then no, it is not your business ( unless it's an employee then you have the right because they should only be doing work-related things online).
2006-12-19 17:06:55 · answer #3 · answered by kristin c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No
Yes if it is your child and they are under 18.
No if it's anyone else. Never try to track your spouse thats one way of saying I don't trust you.
2006-12-19 18:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it's ok depending on the reason behind it.
2006-12-19 16:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by kittysoma27 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it but only if you think something fishy is going on
2006-12-19 16:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by Pimpsta© 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its very inappropriate unless they are possibly doing something illegal.
2006-12-19 16:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, it is invassion of privacy.
2006-12-19 16:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by tagara 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋