observer Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 A young girl allegedly kills herself, cos she's being "bullied" on a social website. Rather than being kept "in house" and resolved by a bit of parental intervention, this makes the national news, with the usual talk of bans etc. If the roads full of speeding traffic, if the sea is full of sharks, if the jungle is full of snakes - JUST DON'T GO THERE. Now as if this wasn't enough, her sister is now complaining after returning to the same site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Obs unfortunately these youngster have a different outlook on life and even though they being virually abused they don't seem to comprehend that not participating in Twitter, facebook etc it will stop if they dont reply or respond, they are drawn back thinking that it is still going on behind their back and must see the nasty posts and remarks, sad isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Suicide rates in England have been relatively stable for at least 10 years, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 There really are some pretty sick people out there but you have a choice not to get involved although adolescence isn't always the best part of anyone's life . The internet really is like Pandora's Box . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 The internet is not compulsory and a little parental interest goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Can parents lock out sites that can cause offence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yes they can. It's called Parental Control but many parents don't know how to use it or just can't be bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Yes they can. It's called Parental Control but many parents don't know how to use it or just can't be bothered. I agree Cleo, but they are simple to get around if your Son or Daughter know what they are doing on a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I agree Cleo, but they are simple to get around if your Son or Daughter know what they are doing on a computer. Very simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Well you have to use a password and the idea is not to let the kids know what the password is, eh what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Well you have to use a password and the idea is not to let the kids know what the password is, eh what? Never heard of key loggers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ever heard of limiting the kids to so many hours on their lab tops etc, and in front of parents - and perhaps taking them out for some exercise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 So when your kids were teenagers Obs, you new what they were doing 100% of the time, come on let's have some reality !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Never heard of key loggers? no Not many people who use the internet have not heard of key loggers, but quite a simple way to find out passwords. Also can be used by parents to check if their kids have found out there passwords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 They are also used to pirate software Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 So wouldn't a "good talking to" from parents work with these kids?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I didn't realise how far removed from reality you had become Obs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think the kids of today are a lot more savvy than the parents when it comes to social media and I reckon that any attempt to try and restrict them from using their favorite site is only going to make them even more determined and further alienate the parents. There's one bad apple in every barrel so your never ever going to be 100% guaranteed that bullying wont happen whether it be on-line, on text or in real life. I think the only real solution to this is for parents to try and understand their kids better and to try and explain to them why the oddballs do what they do. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 If stupid teenagers get bullied on a site, but keep going back for more - what can you say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think the kids of today are a lot more savvy than the parents when it comes to social media and I reckon that any attempt to try and restrict them from using their favorite site is only going to make them even more determined and further alienate the parents. There's one bad apple in every barrel so your never ever going to be 100% guaranteed that bullying wont happen whether it be on-line, on text or in real life. I think the only real solution to this is for parents to try and understand their kids better and to try and explain to them why the oddballs do what they do. Bill and right on cue............. If stupid teenagers get bullied on a site, but keep going back for more - what can you say. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 If stupid teenagers get bullied on a site, but keep going back for more - what can you say. Is this why you failed as an Independent cllr? NO compassion, NO understanding,NO feelings,NO awareness? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 You've noticed Pierre ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 You've noticed Pierre ?! Yes, even before I started posting on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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