4s00th <4s00th@thetruth.com> wrote:
> Gee, bo0by, an intelligent article that makes sense and actually tries
> to do something positive about stopping children from being molested
> ... I'd've never thought you capable. Thank you.
>
> I'm wondering, though, wouldn't it be better if we continue to allow
> computers in the bedroom since that's where kids are more likely to do
> homework, but put better limits on Internet access? There are software
> packages that allow parents to block Internet access at specific times
> and limit the total time a kid can access the Internet.
No. Hurting children is FAR more important than education or productivity
or being reasonable.
> I get the point about sleep, and I think it's possible that the kids
> would still stay up and play games -- but how many of them already
> have game consoles in their bedroom?
Or cell phones, text messaging each other. Or books? When I was a kid I
used to read, sometimes until 2 or 3 am.
> I understand that you can't watch your kids 24/7 -- but there are
> other ways of watching out for their safety, and parents need to know
> what they are and how they work and be willing to use them. And all
> you people who worry about child molesters grooming children -- the
> more a parent is involved in his/her child's life, the less likely
> that they will fall prey to predators. Let's face it -- the predators
> make use of the fact that kids want and need adult attention and
> affection. Take that away from them!
And how about TALKING to your kid about these things? It amazes me how
parents think they have no influence over their own children, that they
have to restrict instead of allow. Teach your kids your values and let
them decide what is right and what is wrong.
> 4s00th
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