Post by katieeepimp on Mar 2, 2009 2:09:30 GMT -5
With new age technology, Facebook has become extremely popular amongst young adults. Some parents are concerned about the safety of their teens using the site, but it has been proven to be safer than Myspace and other social networking websites. Facebook is a healthy way for teens to express themselves.
On Facebook each user is in complete control of their privacy settings. This allows them to choose who can view their profiles and who can contact them. With only a click of a mouse teenagers are given the opportunity to delete friends and deny friend requests. Parents seem to have the idea that their children are in constant danger.
It is unfair for parents to place judgment when there are clear facts proving otherwise. Facebook has an accessible privacy policy posted on the homepage of the website. This includes numerous tips on keeping yourself and/or children safe at all times. These are important to read being that it answers many of the questions that make parents uncomfortable.
When it comes to using the internet there is always the possibility of glitches. There are many intelligent hackers who know how to break through the walls of safety. But when it comes to Facebook, they are on top of things. There have been very few issues with the website, but of the few they have been dealt with immediately. The safety of a user’s account has never been in danger due to hacking.
Facebook was originally created as a source for college kids to meet people and share ideas. As the phenomenon spread, it quickly became a popular site for people of all ages, including adults. But Facebook does prevent any users under the age of 13 from using the site. Many teens are unhappy with the idea of adults exploring their page while parents argue that they should have nothing to hide. This is the same thing as parents expressing the need to read their children’s diary. It is a complete lack of trust and invasion of privacy. There are many things that teenagers choose to share with their friends, but not their parents.
Parental concern of safety on the internet is stemmed from the lack of knowledge. Technology has created a larger generation gap than ever before. If the parents of teenagers had grown up in a time of such great advances and new age ways of communication then perhaps they would further grasp the concept. Facebook is a fun and safe way for teenagers to express themselves.
On Facebook each user is in complete control of their privacy settings. This allows them to choose who can view their profiles and who can contact them. With only a click of a mouse teenagers are given the opportunity to delete friends and deny friend requests. Parents seem to have the idea that their children are in constant danger.
It is unfair for parents to place judgment when there are clear facts proving otherwise. Facebook has an accessible privacy policy posted on the homepage of the website. This includes numerous tips on keeping yourself and/or children safe at all times. These are important to read being that it answers many of the questions that make parents uncomfortable.
When it comes to using the internet there is always the possibility of glitches. There are many intelligent hackers who know how to break through the walls of safety. But when it comes to Facebook, they are on top of things. There have been very few issues with the website, but of the few they have been dealt with immediately. The safety of a user’s account has never been in danger due to hacking.
Facebook was originally created as a source for college kids to meet people and share ideas. As the phenomenon spread, it quickly became a popular site for people of all ages, including adults. But Facebook does prevent any users under the age of 13 from using the site. Many teens are unhappy with the idea of adults exploring their page while parents argue that they should have nothing to hide. This is the same thing as parents expressing the need to read their children’s diary. It is a complete lack of trust and invasion of privacy. There are many things that teenagers choose to share with their friends, but not their parents.
Parental concern of safety on the internet is stemmed from the lack of knowledge. Technology has created a larger generation gap than ever before. If the parents of teenagers had grown up in a time of such great advances and new age ways of communication then perhaps they would further grasp the concept. Facebook is a fun and safe way for teenagers to express themselves.