Well i've been seeing alot of parents saying myspace is the cause of there child getting raped and blah blah blah. I say its the kids fault. What about you guys?
2007-05-30 21:13:26 · 9 answers · asked by FreshboyChris 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ MySpace
Well, if the child was watched by their parents who KNOW there are sexual predators on the internet, there wouldnt be any problem. You can set your myspace page to private and not talk to people you dont know. Its the kids fault and the parents .. not Myspace!
2007-05-31 07:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you cant blame the victims... u cant say that the kids go meeting these sick minded individuals because they are "curious" they go because they trusted that individual thinking that is a friend they are meeting... not someone that is going to molest them or rape them.. come on now...
Another thing... sexual predators find their victims OFF the net as well.. you have other friend networks like Hi5 and friendster (not sure that's the spelling of it)...
Some people on those networks actually DO have good intentions... it's the parent's fault for allowing a kid under 13 to have an account... the older the kid is.. the more aware...
Parents should tell their children to be careful that is all there is to it... awareness and information...
I think that everyone tells their children (nieces, nephews, etc.) not to talk to strangers and not to meet up with strangers without an adult present... the same lesson should be taught when involving the net... tell the kid if someone wants to meet you, make it a public place, and have an adult... (not a person older by one year that's not much help) an adult, mom, dad, uncle.. whatever... dont scare kids from the net just make them better aware and more informed
Also in reply to the lady that said it's the kids fault for putting they are single.. how many 13 or 14 year olds do you guys know that are married? =P come on now...
2007-05-31 04:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by silverrainlili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A combination. I don't use myspace as I just don't see the appeal/point in it. I think you could and can always argue that it is the sexual predator's fault for being a sexual predator, but it is certainly partly the kids fault for actually falling for it and for having a myspace page that says they are single on it.
It is also a sad but true fact that in many cases the kid plays along, goes and meets the "sexual predator" knowingly because they are actually interested and then when people find out they panic, are worried about their own image, and call it rape. Because they are the younger they automatically win the case.
Lady? lol. Anyway... by single I mean not in a relationship I say this because I've been in debates (friendly ones) with friends who use myspace and the overwhelming response seems to be that if you say that you are in a relationship (such as dating) on your profile then all the creeps leave you alone. Those who say they are single on their profile, whether telling the truth or not are either unaware or are asking for it.
2007-05-31 04:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, both - MySpace certainly makes life easier for prospective sexual predators, but it requires the cooperation of the "child".
MySpace forces profiles of users under 16 to be private to the general public - i.e. only people on their 'friends list' can view their profile. However, many under-16s lie about their age, allowing anyone to read their comments or profile or view their images.
If the user's profile is set to private, they must accept the predator's 'friend request' or actively communicate with them for the predator to succeed.
2007-05-31 04:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by circltriangl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There were sexual predators LONG before "My Space" existed. Parents should be monitoring their kids online activities. "My Space" might make it easier for a sexual predator, but if a parent tells a child that not everybody online is a nice person, etc., then the problem would at the very least be lessened. "My Space" is also being used to CATCH sexual predators, so it isn't all bad.
2007-05-31 04:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Myspace if giving predators a place to find victims. Myspace is also giving victims a place to be found.
The best thing to do is never give out personal information to anyone you don't know personally!
2007-05-31 04:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Justin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both. I mean, I guess kids, who are dumbasses and don't know better and give their information to strangers need to be regulated, but if these 'parents' are blaming myspace. Then don't allow your child to go on myspace! Everybody is always looking for scapegoat for their lack of raising.
2007-05-31 04:17:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the fault of both sides because predators will continue to do their job and kids will continue to explore
Sad but reality
2007-05-31 04:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by Chimezie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
half half
first decent question ive seen for weeks and weeks
2007-05-31 04:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋