MySpace Security - Ineffective Against Predators


	MySpace Security - Ineffective Against Predators

Marcariel

1-21-2008 6:02 PM

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myspace, security, predators, social networks, pornography

Marcariel says:

I have monitored my youngest child's progress on the web (she's now 20), and have taught her how to survive and evade the predators.

MY OPINION: Nothing (no online security measures) can take the place of proper parental concern and instruction!

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1-25-2008 7:34 PM

scarecrow2007

Hear, Hear..I can't agree more! It's the only safeguard! As well as education!

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