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Subject: How do I limit? I've set guidelines that she obviously won't follow. I haven't talked with her yet. I don't know if I want to blow my cover and then have NO access to what she's doing. She keeps things private. She's boy crazy and knows I wouldn't approve of her conversations. Thanks for the input. I seriously need it. I have no idea what I'm doing. Sue
Response Posted by: Sue
Date Posted: Mon May 12 21:17:36 2008
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Sue
Subject: Maybe you could find some way to broach the subject in a round about way? There's been an awful lot written about teens and IMing/texting/blogging, etc. If you could maybe refer to all that has been written and perhaps let her know that you are worried. Find out how much she actually KNOWS about whether what she's texting is being passed around and what stuff like this can lead to, etc. Gossip and rumors are such a big PITA at this age. I think 60 Minutes did a segment on the subject not too long ago, for example. Hunt up some backup and let her know how chancey this stuff can be. Try to relate it to things that have happened in your own teen years, etc. I just know that forbidding it ALL is not gonna stop her. It will just make her sneaky about it. Good luck. // Shea
Response Posted by: Shea
Date Posted: Tue May 13 14:16:39 2008
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