• Should you rat out a young relative (or any kid you're close to) because of a Facebook post?

    What happens when you see something questionable on a social media site from a young relative or child of a friend? Should you mention it to their parent or should you just keep mum?

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    Total of 810 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    31.4%
    Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.
    254 votes
    8.4%
    No. You should just stay out of it. It's none of your business.
    68 votes
    60.2%
    Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.
    488 votes
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    Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.

    If you've given your child permission to have a FB acct, you SHOULD be monitoring it regularly, if not daily, and who they are friends with

      #1
       - Floralia00
       - 3:41 pm EDT on Thu Jul 8, 2010
      Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.

      You'd never forgive yourself if something bad happened that you might have prevented...

        #2
         - Vade
         - 10:02 pm EDT on Thu Jul 8, 2010
        Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.

        Always if there is a danger to the child.

          #3
           - Julie-Kansas-City
           - 11:07 am EDT on Fri Jul 9, 2010
          Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.

          It takes a villiage to raise a child!

            #4
             - LibbieG.
             - 11:42 am EDT on Fri Jul 9, 2010
            Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.

            I do let my friends know when I see that their child has posted something questionable. I'd want them to do the same for me.

              #5
               - satellite6209
               - 12:20 pm EDT on Fri Jul 9, 2010
              Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.

              You should let the young relative know you saw what was written.

                #6
                 - Tracy9301
                 - 4:41 pm EDT on Fri Jul 9, 2010
                Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.

                I would talk to the child first -- hope they'd take the hint. If they didn't I'd rat them out in the next instant. Their safety IS the IT.

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                #7
                 - Bailey-1968243
                 - 4:53 pm EDT on Fri Jul 9, 2010
                Instead of directly ratting them out, you could suggest the parent check out the child's Facebook posts.

                I would make any comments to another parent indirect and passive.

                  #8
                   - LearnedHillbilly
                   - 11:43 am EDT on Sun Jul 11, 2010
                  Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.

                  Yes, but with caution so as to ensure the child continues to trust you.

                    #9
                     - Laura, PA
                     - 7:23 pm EDT on Sun Jul 11, 2010
                    Yes. You should tell the parents, so they're aware of what's happening.

                    I would expect any of my friends or family to tell me if the spotted my child EVER on inappropriate sites, Facebook or otherwise.

                      #10
                       - AnnieC2S
                       - 10:28 am EDT on Thu Jul 15, 2010

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                    • Do you worry about your kids' safety with social media?

                      Kids friending strangers on Facebook and connecting with adults posing as children in other forms of social media is a growing concern for many parents. Are you worried about social media and your child's safety on the Internet?

                      Results with 1 short comment
                      Total of 64 votes

                      90.6%
                      Yes. It's a big concern of mine. I don't think parents can stay on top of their kids enough when it comes to the Internet and social media.
                      58 votes
                      9.4%
                      No. My kids understand the dangers and know how careful they have to be.
                      6 votes
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                      Yes. It's a big concern of mine. I don't think parents can stay on top of their kids enough when it comes to the Internet and social media.

                      It is very scary and while my kids know the dangers and to be careful I can't control what other people are doing.

                      • 1 vote
                      #11
                       - jamib
                       - 2:56 pm EST on Wed Mar 10, 2010

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