Mum get out of myspace
Parents are signing up to Facebook and MySpace in an effort to monitor their children’s online activities.
Figures from Parentline Plus reveal almost half of parents spy on their children through these networks in an effort to protect them from the dangers of cyberspace.
Parent and MySpace co-creator Jason Feffer said: “Parents need to share in the online experiences of their kids.
“Unfortunately, parents today don't know half as much as their kids when it comes to computers and don't know the dangers involved or how to protect their children.”
Penny Power, founder of business social networking site Ecademy said her own daughter resented the fact her dad signed up to Facebook.
Mrs Powers said: “She was upset when he joined Facebook, they have a fantastic relationship but she doesn’t want him in her playground.
“I believe in trust with my children… I suppose parents need to know a bit, but I don’t think they necessarily need to be members.”
Children’s charities have warned kids about the dangers of revealing too much information online and about predators.
Although some feel there needs to be even more awareness raised about these issues as this generation is growing up online.
Managing director of forensic evidence group, Evidence Talks, Andrew Sheldon said: “There needs to be better education and awareness in the school system and perhaps a government funded television campaign about revealing too much of your real life online.
“It’s not just the bad guys you got to watch it’s your activity that can make you a victim.”
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