Have a son who just turned 12. His Dad just bought him a cell phone for his birthday (we are currently going thru a divorce). They (our son and his dad) have been playing Final Fantasy XI
his dad gave these people who they have been playing with (it's supposedly a married couple) our son's cell phone number and I'm kinda pissed about it. Should I be?
2007-09-02 15:07:21 · 9 answers · asked by rhonda c 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm not worried about charges that might be occured. I just don't know these people and to me he doesn't really know these people either. I'm sure he doesn't even know their last name. It just scares me because you see and hear so much in the paper and on the news about child predators they travel to different states and everything to prey on children. His dad said he gave the number to them because they wanted to know if our son wanted to "party" game term. To me if my son wanted to play he would already be on the game and they could ask thru the friend's list there is no need for them to contact or son by phone he is 12 and they are supposedly married adults.
2007-09-02 15:38:22 · update #1
I see no reason for ANY adult outside your family to be calling your 12 year old son.. I would be beyond pissed if my ex gave our daughters phone number out to strangers like that..
It is about your sons safety not about a game.. which is more important?
I would take the phone when they call and ask them to please not call your son... he will be mad, dad probably be mad too.. but obviously your ex isn't thinking about the safety of your son as you are..
I would explain to the ex the why's..if he doesn't get it through his skull..
I am angry for you !!
2007-09-02 15:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
absolutely, you are the mom and it's your responsibility to control and protect your son. this game doesn't sound like something a child should be involved in. i don't know how much you can do about that. depends on what the game is rated. if it is bad you would be within your rights to ask your ex husband to not participate in this while your son is around. as far as giving other adults son's phone #, no, no, no. this should not happen. 1) it's usurping your parental authority, & 2) it's a potential safety issue for your son. the only adults in contact with him should be you, teachers, family, only people you know & approve of. put a stop to that now. if not, what will be next?
2007-09-02 22:19:04 · answer #2 · answered by itsjustme 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. I don't think your ex-husband is trying to hurt your son, he obviously trusts these people and your son obviously doesn't have any feelings of discomfort..then it really isn't a problem is it? As long as you don't have any reason to believe that they will hurt him in any way..why does it matter that your son is in contact with them..does it? Your ex-husband, is his DAD, he knows what he's doing and isn't completely stupid when it comes to keeping his son safe. His Dad still loves him, if he wouldn't do anything that would hurt your son..then why are you worried about it?
2007-09-02 22:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by Becky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that you have the right to be upset. I would talk to them about it though. Maybe even speak with these people. Make sure you are comfortable with it. You are his mother. (Obviously they have contact via the game. They could of kept the contact limited to only that)
Good luck and have a great night.
2007-09-02 22:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your husband gve your 12 year old cell phone and then took it upan his self to give his number to married couple they have been playing fantasy xl with i dont know what this is but why would he give these adults his childs phoe number.
what type of game is this?
best of luck
2007-09-02 22:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by mmurray001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My step son's mom got him a cell phone and my husband and I didn't approve (he was 8). When my stepson was at our house, we took ti and told him if he wanted to use it he needed to ask us first. You can't control what your ex does, but you can control what happens in your own house.
2007-09-02 23:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by amykdx200 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is paying the bill don't worry about it.....he Should have consulted you about giving the number out to strangers however, that was kind of a BS move on his part..even if it was just to play a game.
2007-09-02 22:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on who is paying the cell phone bill. Most charge for incoming calls.
2007-09-02 22:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
absolutely
if you dont know these people they shouldnt be calling your son. there are crazy people out there in this world.. you should never be to careful!!
2007-09-02 22:25:28 · answer #9 · answered by Katie F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋