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I'm13and my parents signedon their ipad withmy account-they can see everything i email and text. I'm a straight a student and have done nothingto betray their trust. I dontget what I did because they always claim they trust me but i dont see it?

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PJ Stein answered

It isn't you they don't trust. It is the world we live in they don't trust. If you paid any attention to the news you would have heard or read about the popular, straight A, student athlete that was around the same age as you who committed suicide because she was being bullied online. Or about the 8 year old who was also a honor roll student who did the same thing. Their parents had no idea how badly they were being bullied until after they lost their child. They are trying to protect you because they love you. Feel fortunate that you have that. Too many kids don't and bad things are happening to them.

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Danae Hitch answered

Get used to it. It's not "your" iPad. They are being parents by monitoring your usage - checking on where you are going on the Internet, what chat rooms you are using, what emails you are sending, etc.  This is what a parent does - they keep their child safe.

My son had a cellphone when he was 11 years old. I'm a single parent and I needed him to be able to tell me when he was done with practice, etc. If at any time I asked to see his cell phone and he hesitated to give it to me, then I was doubly sure to check what he was doing on the phone.  I monitored his Facebook and Snapchat as well. That's my job as a parent - to keep him safe and hold him accountable for his electronic usage and choices.

Twallgirl Wallace Profile

Try to remember that your parents love you. They are responsible  for your well being and safety. They have to protect you at all costs from online predators  and those people that will harm you in any way. It's  not a matter of trust but responsibility theirs to make sure you have a wonderful childhood

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