I have been regularly checking my daughter's FB account for the last few weeks, as well as all her messages... I feel like a stalker!!
Part of me thinks I should let go and allow her to 'blossom' on her own without a psycho interfering mum, but if I can keep tabs on these things, then why shouldn't I??
It's the dreaded BOYS!! It seems teenage boys nowadays are just horrendous pervs! Numerous boys asking for naked/topless pictures (she's really not that kind of girl) and also sending her pictures of 'them self'. She declines, by saying 'maybe later' or 'not yet' rather than 'no way!'
They are saying everything they can to persuade her, I love you being the one she falls for... Not that she sends pictures but she can't understand that they are just scumbags! Not to mention, the ones she meets on the Internet (KIK messenger, from which she is now banned!) could possibly be dirty old men.
The Internet is a minefield for things like this and I just want to keep her safe, but at the same time I know she needs space to grow up
Today I even messaged a boy from her account (boyfriend apparently!!) who was asking for naked pics, got bored as she wouldn't, then said 'well if you love me buy me a new phone by next Tuesday'!!!
She was less than impressed as he ended up 'dumping' her. I know I shouldn't have, but he's taking advantage of her. Her friends even say he's using her.
I know messaging on her account was a step too far, but is it really time to let her go??
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Should I check my 13yo daughter's FB account and phone?
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Stressball · 12/12/2012 04:44
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