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Originally Posted by analog
That's because it's the root of the issue.
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Actually, that's because it's the lazy thing to do.
Taking an 'active' role, whether it is just careful placement of the computer or being a total Nazi about controlling them doesn't necessarily do shit to protect them. On the other hand, it If you go to such great lengths to control your kid why not go the extra mile and do a daily hymen check before you lock them in their cage. It wouldn't be any less respectful of your kid.
It's funny how people forget what it was like to be young. Doesn't anyone remember partying with the kid who bragged about how their parents tried so hard to control them and had no idea what they were actually up to? The fact is that parents can't know everything their kids are up to and really can only do so much to
GUIDE their children.
"Guide" is bolded because that is our job as parents. We aren't here to dominate them or spy on them. Doing that only teaches them that they can't be trusted to make the better choices. We are here to show them how to live their life through example.