Posted on 11/21/2020 10:43:32 PM PST by HelloGoodbye
Hello all. Long time lurker, here. I apologize for posting this thread, but I am a dad raising my 3 daughters. Two will be 13 later this year. I told them when they reached that age or close to it they could open social media accounts. We are working on that now. Part of the problem is that they wish to follow some celebs once set up. My wife and I agreed, as long as they showed us who first. This is where we are facing problems. The first celebrity was Candace Cameron-Bure. She seemed ok, so we agreed.
The next was Lacey Chabert (another one of Christmas movie actresses). We thought that would be ok too until my wife discovered her Maxim cover shots and other (ahem) "chesty" shots as well. She is the one that proclaims she is Christian, so that surprised us. Not suggesting Christians are all prudes or anything.
The third person was Caitlyn Carmichael from the show Dwight in Shining Armor. She has numerous photos that are on the revealing side. Worse yet, she is a teenager (16) with photos going back a few years. Ugghh. The show she is on is considered kids and family on BYUTV. Go figure. My kids do love this show, however.
I don't want my daughters to be prudes, but I want them to have a balanced view on comporting themselves in public. Am I being narrow-minded? Do the above celebs have good qualities I'm overlooking? Any other advice on navigating these waters? I would appreciate any help here, as I try to handle this without running to my sick wife for every answer. Thanks.
What Would Jesus Do?
Steer them far, far away from social media. It’s a cancer.
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As fake as this post is, 18. Like smoking cigarettes. You can’t hold that line without the government backing you up with restrictions, you’re part of the yuge problem.
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are particular no-nos.
Then stop acting like a prude
Be a parent and say no social media accounts while living under your roof. Nothing good will come of it. So your daughters hate you, whatever, you and they will survive.
The end.
would you want to see your daughters dressed up and in the same type of photos of these women?
would they want to do that in front of both of you?
personally i think you already know what you ought to do.
Sorry.
You sound like a reporter
trying to get sound bites/quotes
to help attack Trump supporters.
Just my opinion.
Why would you ask a bunch of strangers on the internet for parenting advice? you know what is right so stand up and be a parent
Good catch!
Our awesome granddaughter is almost 16 and her parents have wisely steered her away from social media.....no Facebook
She spends her time making straight A’s and having wholesome fun with her friends and enjoying being with her parents
WELCOME to FREE REPUBLIC
“Welcome” if you are what you say. If not, go sniff Joe Biden’s hair.
HelloGoodbye: “Since November 21, 2020”.
Have them watch “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix
My biggest concern was they not give out too much personal information such as address and phone number or arrange to meet people they have met via the internet. That’s a tough one.
If you are too restrictive they are likely to find ways around it and I commend you for holding the line until they were 13.
Aaaaanyway...they're children! Be a parent!
When they become adults they can do as they please.
Five years is not that long of a time.
Aside...will you be asking if the toilet paper roll goes over or under next?
Almost an hour in and no replies from you…what do you think of Mitt Romney?
Just signed up today to ask these very important personal questions about his family.
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