tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193894046294651875.post4360411536848772623..comments2023-11-03T06:18:05.674-07:00Comments on Write Expressions: Why Parents Should Be On FacebookName: Holly Bownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01079363337603264641noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193894046294651875.post-689486052826060902010-08-23T08:22:12.861-07:002010-08-23T08:22:12.861-07:00These are really excellent tips Holly. I am an avi...These are really excellent tips Holly. I am an avid facebook stalker for my daughter and nephews. Whenever I see something inappropriate I make sure I contact my siblings to let them know what is going on. I have even defriended people who are her friends who I thought were not 'appropriate.' I then have 'the talk' with her about the dangers of socialmedia. <br /><br />Most youths don't have the mental maturity to understand the weight and impact this 'toy' can have on their lives.Vivianne's Vistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886821534730243576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193894046294651875.post-30907172836650468262010-08-22T17:09:46.481-07:002010-08-22T17:09:46.481-07:00I'm a huge facebook fan. I actually run contra...I'm a huge facebook fan. I actually run contracts for companies that want to be on Facebook, but don't want to spend the time to do it themselves. <br /><br />It's a great tool, but kids and college students miss use it and take it for granted. <br /><br />Great post and great tips! Thanks for sharing!Ivyhttp://www.unscriptedlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193894046294651875.post-24508990566429224902010-08-20T08:58:41.652-07:002010-08-20T08:58:41.652-07:00I loved this - you made great points. My mom is o...I loved this - you made great points. My mom is on Facebook and sometimes calls me in NY from her home in LA within milliseconds of me updating a status or uploading a mobile picture. "Who's that friend?" "Ohh, drinking on a worknight huh?" Thankfully, I know that it's all in good fun for her, and it keeps her feeling involved and important in my cross-country life. I think it's a great idea for moms to be on Facebook.<br /><br />My little sister, however, was a different story. My mom friended her, and my little sister rejected the friend request. This happened about three times before my mom realized that Little Sis was purposely denying her friendship request. At which point my mom said, "Alright. I'll just friend every single one of your friends to see what's going on with you, until you decide to friend me yourself." You can bet Little Sister sent a friendship acceptance then and there.Lacey in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802631827011105309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4193894046294651875.post-73382574966498694112010-08-20T06:24:31.522-07:002010-08-20T06:24:31.522-07:00These are great points (and I totally agree with t...These are great points (and I totally agree with the GRR moment with that other parent!)<br /><br />I love facebook. I started it with the intention of catching up with friends, but I now have a bunch of kids (teens and preteens) as my friends, and the road works both ways! I am extra careful what I post that it's appropriate for them too. <br /><br />My kids aren't old enough yet for facebook (or haven't shown an interest in it yet) and so I hope that I'm ahead of the learning curve.<br /><br />I'm sure as soon as they're ready it'll be something else and I'll be behind again! :)Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.com