Comments on: Facebook Contract for Parents of Teens

By: Raising American Girls » LM Musings – Growing Up

Raising American Girls » LM Musings – Growing Up — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:20:33 +0000

[...] was so relieved when I came across this very well-thought out and totally thorough Facebook Contract from the website Pass The [...]

By: Valerie

Valerie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:21:03 +0000

My now 15 year old asked for MySpace and FB accounts when she was 13. The rule(s) are: don’t post anything you’d be ashamed of if your grandparents saw it and I will have access to your password. I regularly check both of her accounts and I’m happy to report she’s stayed on track.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:38:07 +0000

Kelly: Thanks for sharing this marvelous idea and equipping caring adults with resources to share with the teens in their lives. Your integrity to live your principles of empowering youth are exemplified in this approach to fb. It also reveals your courage to embrace change and your trust in your daughter which I have to believe will be rewarded with even more trust as the years go on. Thanks again for this practical idea.

By: Taking Heart

Taking Heart — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:27:27 +0000

That is an excellent idea… my oldest has been begging for an account on fb… as well as a cell phone… and much to his chagrin, I have told him that he is not old enough. These are great guidelines to start with once he reaches a more appropriate age.

Thank you!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:55 +0000

I think this is a fantastic idea. Luckily, my children are not yet anywhere near the age of Facebook, but maybe I could pass this on to some almost grown-up cousins of mine – because I sometimes wonder what they are thinking when they post on Facebook.
I think (sadly) there may be the potential for your daughter to learn why you have these rules from the mistakes of others as she spends time on Facebook.

By: Michelle Wegner

Michelle Wegner — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:29:12 +0000

This is brilliant. I especially appreciate the “fully clothed” part. My girls are right on the heels of this, and I think it is a super smart idea to have clear expectations, that way no one is confused. Awesome parenting! I may steal this in a year of so!