If you were a parent of a young teen, would you allow your child to be on this site?

Answer 1

When I first discovered R+S, I did allow my kids to come by if they wanted because it was different then. There were no pornographic avatars, people were more respectful, and the worst troll we had was the WSIDR (whom I dearly love, and miss something fierce).

That all changed about a year ago, and I banned them from this site. They are allowed to visit other Yahoo! Answers forums, such as gaming, music, automotive, etc., but I periodically visit those forums to check up on them.

It's not that I'm so "upset" about the avatars. They know what the human body looks like, and they share my attitude of, "seen one, seen 'em all." Even the sexually explicit ones don't phase them. They are well aware of the birds and bees, and having 3 sons guarantees that at least one of them has brought a Playboy or Hustler magazine into the house, or they've shared a copy with friends. It's something boys do, and if I ever find a copy in their possession, I'll simply remove it without making it an issue. Sometimes, the less said, the better the effect.

What keeps me from allowing them to frequent R+S (and P+S) are the attitudes exhibited by so many people here. I feel that most of these people are trolls, because in all my years I haven't encountered anyone in the real world who behaves in this manner.

But, kids are impressionable. As it stands now, my boys are accepting of everyone. Color, religion, body size, sexual orientation --none of this matters to them. They accept everyone as they are, and really couldn't care less what others think.

There are too many people here who slam anyone who is remotely different from them. I don't want my kids to read the gay bashing that goes on here. I don't want them to develop the attitude that every Muslim is a terrorist. I don't want them believing that every Christian is like Fred Phelps.

I prefer they continue thinking that homosexuality is simply another way of life, that only some terrorists are Muslims, and although not every Christian behaves in a Christ-like manner, most are really good people.

I don't feel that hanging in this forum can have a positive effect on kids in their early teens. As adults, we know how it can get under one's skin, so why expose teenagers to that?

Answer 2

I consider the purpose that there's such a lot binge-ingesting on this nation is for the reason that it's made this kind of 'forbidden' factor to do while beneath-age. The extra reckless some thing is regarded, the more potent an enchantment it has to young adults. I consider that if persons have been announced to alcohol at a more youthful age in a shrewd approach at house (for instance, part a tumbler of wine with a meal), their attitudes to ingesting might be very extraordinary, way more cozy. The French appear to have mastered this; even though they've a top alcohol intake as a country, they effortlessly don't have the binge-ingesting tradition that England and America have. However, I feel that once introducing more youthful persons to alcohol it's predominant to drum one reality into their heads: 'alcohol impairs your judgement.' I in no way drank to extra as a teenage, for this very purpose. That, and as soon as having to position my drunken mom under the influence of alcohol after a neighbour's social gathering age 12. It particularly made an affect on me!

Answer 3

My son is 14 and yes I would let him on this site.
I have also shown the site to some of the younger ones as well. (12 and 9). He he where do you think I get some of the ideas for the roaming questions.
RS is a diverse place and yeah they would see the good with the bad. But it allows for free exchange of ideas.

Answer 4

Absolutely. It's a big world out there, with many different viewpoints and confusing questions. If visiting this site helped them to understand more about themselves and their journey through life, or to make friends that were like-minded, I would see no problem at all. It is a learning experience, and as parents, aren't we responsible for our children learning as much as possible,especially when alternative viewpoints are presented? It teaches our children reasoning skills and common sense. That can never be bad.

Answer 5

No I wouldn't.
A little girl on here once asked about her grandmother's death. She did not state her age. One answerer told her her grandmother was not in heaven but in the dirt. She came back on saying her age and saying he made her cry. He was very sorry but he didn't know she was just a kid.
This is an adult site and kids can get some brutal truths here that they are not mature enough to deal with or form opinions about.
I think the age limit here is 13 but IMHO it should be 16.

Answer 6

Yes. I find this site to be the best melting pot of ideas. A lot more objective than the propaganda being thrown out by teahers. There is nothing but enjoyable learning going on here. I would enourage it.

Answer 7

No. At that age, they would be attracted to the sensationalist kind of arguments and the impassioned arguments and "taboo"subjects.
There is a yahooligans answers page(at least there was at one time). I would encourage them to try that out, but they would probably get bored. Then I would tell them to turn the stupid computer off and go play and be kids.

Answer 8

Well not in R&S - too graphic for him, sometimes even for me.

But yes, not alone in some places, but definately in others. But for my son this is too much like schoolwork. Typing and reading.

Answer 9

I would providing I can view their Answers and Questions
Once you play the game approiately its a wonderful experience.
Mohamed

Answer 10

Probably not. The topics aren't inappropriate, but the manner in which many Q&As are presented, is.