tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post4854652933291714993..comments2023-08-05T11:44:00.418+01:00Comments on other thoughts: Meeting-up with on line friends (or setting a bad example)maryomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-9820649988047625382017-07-07T19:14:43.410+01:002017-07-07T19:14:43.410+01:00I think sooner or later, teens are going to want t...I think sooner or later, teens are going to want to meet friends they've met over social media, and the only thing parents can do is explain the dangers, and trust their children! Hope you had a good meet up with Nicky and Jo xmaryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-36646100653800513222017-07-07T19:05:57.193+01:002017-07-07T19:05:57.193+01:00I love how your kids are keeping an eye on YOU,rat...I love how your kids are keeping an eye on YOU,rather than the other way round. Surely they,of all people, understand that lots of friendships start online these days?maryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-82279252436208638682017-06-25T10:10:15.047+01:002017-06-25T10:10:15.047+01:00It's such a shame that so many people miss out...It's such a shame that so many people miss out on fun and interesting meetings with like-minded people because of the horrible actions of a few people. If only the world was a more innocent place! I would never allow my girls to meet up with people that they had met online unless it was under highly controlled circumstances. I, on the other hand, am heading off to London on my own to meet up with Nicky and Jo this week for the first time ever!!!! My teens have raised their eyebrows at that. Do as I say not as I do!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #TweensTeensBeyond Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167630322103481821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-26594120001778686922017-06-24T22:16:53.532+01:002017-06-24T22:16:53.532+01:00I recently wrote about this in regards to my kids ...I recently wrote about this in regards to my kids keeping an eye on me, 2 years a go this week I was in Canada on a tweet up with a virtual friend and her family. most of my real world friends started off online #tweenteensbeyondchickenrubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731936852696584642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-91422390173123213392017-06-23T23:27:19.860+01:002017-06-23T23:27:19.860+01:00Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Yes, I love...Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Yes, I love that online I've found people who share my passions and outlook - and so it's natural to want to meet them. I think we adults feels we're better at spotting a fake though.maryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-18329581172477532062017-06-23T23:25:08.784+01:002017-06-23T23:25:08.784+01:00I suppose it's much like teaching young childr...I suppose it's much like teaching young children to cross the road - we take risks we'd never encourage them to! Thanks for stopping by #tweenteensbeyondmaryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-62718648464093513622017-06-23T20:39:28.612+01:002017-06-23T20:39:28.612+01:00This is a tricky one. I'd like to think that i...This is a tricky one. I'd like to think that its OK for us because we have a bit more common sense about who we are meeting but I understand that being a tough point for them to swallow. #teenstweensbeyondjeremy@thirstydaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01221526503939455659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-48363389195117310892017-06-22T19:53:00.416+01:002017-06-22T19:53:00.416+01:00Oh we are all so paranoid nowadays aren't we b...Oh we are all so paranoid nowadays aren't we but for just cause I suppose as there are some scary stories, but we need to put them in perspective. They are few and far between. The beauty of the online world is that you are connecting from shared passions, interests and experiences rather than through the fact your kids are friends or you are neighbours. It is a much freer environment. Have made a note of the Edinburgh Literary Salon! Thanks for joining us again - we need to all meet in person too one day. #TweensTeensBeyondJo - Mother of Teenagershttp://www.motherofteenagers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-51218009012375412872017-06-22T19:16:09.936+01:002017-06-22T19:16:09.936+01:00I know they need to be kept safe but I wonder if c...I know they need to be kept safe but I wonder if children have too much suspicion drilled into them? Once when we were lost in town I asked a passer-by for directions, and my daughter (ok she was about 10) told me off for speaking to someone I didn't know!maryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-32782292046229191532017-06-22T18:35:49.686+01:002017-06-22T18:35:49.686+01:00Hope all goes well :)
Hope all goes well :)<br />maryomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265044617480788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-37748650978088635552017-06-22T13:41:25.502+01:002017-06-22T13:41:25.502+01:00ha ha !! You're so right! When I went to a blo...ha ha !! You're so right! When I went to a blogging conference a couple months back my teenagers were questioning ME?"Do you even know these people?"<br />Sounds great fun though and maybe we are a bit over paranoid as grown ups!!!#tweensteensbeyonddaydreams of a mumhttp://kellyandthekidsblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136329803707061541.post-29267995123472694242017-06-21T14:14:27.893+01:002017-06-21T14:14:27.893+01:00Wonderful! Me too! Often. I've even had someon...Wonderful! Me too! Often. I've even had someone I met online come to stay. Terrible parenting example. And I'm meeting the other two hosts from the linky next week for the first time. Yay!!! Safety online and all that #tweensteensbeyondNicky Kentisbeerhttps://notjustthe3ofus.com/noreply@blogger.com