[Aliska]

You just have to lay down some guidelines and put them on the honor system. Instead of spying on them have a review periodically with them present of their devices. Discuss and let them know their opinions count even though you may not agree with all of them.

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.

[HelloGoodbye]

Thanks for the reply. Yes we want to establish a proper balance with our kids. We don’t want to scare them about socializing online, but we also want them to recognize the need to communicate with us any negative issues they come across. We have told them we will periodically look at their accounts