Children and teens on the DIS

[WDWMom]

Do you think I should join scarpers annonymous?

Nope, because you don't scarp

But there are plenty of others who should join

 

[luvmydogs]

Nope, because you don't scarp

She's a different breed of Scarper. She's Old Skool.

 

[imsorry]

Nope, because you don't scarp

But there are plenty of others who should join

whew! that's a relief

 

[glass-slipper]

Then don't let them on the internet when you are not around!!!!!!!!

Ding, Ding!! I think we've got a winner!!! It isn't an internet boards responsibility to monitor your kids, that would be your job.

 

[Laurabearz]

I hope and pray that the worst of the DIS is the worst things any child would be exposed to on the internet/message boards.... a ****y smiley is way better than a child molester, sex amoung consneting adults is far better than 2 preteen asian girls in bondage...

Have you ever been to www.whitehouse.gov?? For years if you went to the .com version it was a porno site... hard core porno. How many kids went to look up stuff for school and typed in whitehousedot com and up popped up naked girls wearing the american flag...

So let the worst of the DIS be what it is... nipped in the bud on most occasions, and dont let your kids on the internet without you... it is a big bad scary world wide web out there, and all things considered, the DIS has way more good than bad, and the bad are dealt with...

 

[WDWMom]

Thanks for all the unsolicited parenting advice. Learned nothing new about parenting and computers.

 

[wvjules]

Thanks for all the unsolicited parenting advice. Learned nothing new about parenting and computers.

 

[Southern4sure]

Thanks for all the unsolicited parenting advice. Learned nothing new about parenting and computers.

IMHO, your sarcasm is rude and doesn't belong on a family friendly message board. Have fun scarping......

 

[luvflorida]

I haven't steered my 15 yo dd to this message board because--well, I'm selfish. It's my place to hang out and I'd like to do it without worrying about censoring myself--not that I'm a bad girl on here or anything but I talk about family issues/problems, etc. that I'd prefer dd didn't know about. I haven't really seen a thread on here that I'd have a problem with her seeing. She's not really into message boards so it's not an issue--but if she were, I'd steer her toward the teen board here. I have to have SOMEWHERE I can be alone and talk to grownups occasionally!

My feelings exactly! I have a 15 year old daughter and she really isn't interested in Disboards. It's MY place to hang out! I have to admit, though, that I've posted things in the past that, if given the chance, I'd probably go back and delete, only because I'm afraid sometimes I've said or posted something that could embarrass her. I would never want to embarrass anyone.

 

[Toby'sFriend]

unsolicited?

You posted a thread ASKING for opinions.

 

[WDWMom]

unsolicited?

You posted a thread ASKING for opinions.

No I wasn't asking for parenting advice. I asked if I was the only one who felt this way. And aside from few other people, I guess I am in the minority. Wouldn't be the first time and I'm sure it wouldn't be the last.

 

[glass-slipper]

How many of you let your children or teens read the DIS????? Only my DD14 does, but I'm beginning to second guess letting her on anymore. When DH and I first started lurking around the DIS, things we clean and family friendly. Now, I feel like I need to be there with her.

Now I am not an over-bearing Mom. My kids know what swearing is and what and what is not appropriate. I also don't watch their every move. They some independence. But I don't believe here is that place anymore. Why?????

Let's see.... inappropriate smilies, posts that refer to sex, a board for gay and lesbians that is directly below the teen board (nothing wrong with the board I just don't like where it was placed for my teen to find it easily).

Am I the only one that feels this way????

You were asking for advice concerning your kids reading the dis.. Sorry if you didn't like some of that advice, but you did ask for opinions.

 

[Laurabearz]

No I wasn't asking for parenting advice. I asked if I was the only one who felt this way. And aside from few other people, I guess I am in the minority. Wouldn't be the first time and I'm sure it wouldn't be the last.

I belelive most people were answering your questions and then went on to state why they felt that way (which for some, boils down to the parenting issues)

 

[Tigger&Belle]

What is this scarping? And how is it superior morally?

Oh, great, another word to figure out. I just recently figured out snarky, now I'm working on skeeved, and now scarping? I can't take this!!! I need to stay off the DIS!

 

[Crankyshank]

So where are these morally superior scarpers? The G&L board?

 

[Wishing on a star]

WOW... I may not have read every single post here, but 'unsolicited parenting advice'????

The OP asked, and everyone answered. Many said, 'Hey, if you do not approve, then do not let your teen on the boards...'

Now she is all huffy and throwing accustations at everyone who disagrees...


As for me, this is not a KIDS board, it is a COMMUNITY BOARD.
Sounds like the OP thinks it should be self-regulated down to a kids board.

No thanks!!!
I am not here to play Mickeys Funhouse....
If this board is not acceptable to anyone, then, very simply

It's their decision,
not my responsibility

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

Just some friendly advice, WDWMom. You might as well abandon this thread. People who you may see as flaming you are well-intentioned, yet they cannot see where you are coming from. Don't know why I clicked on this one, but I did. I have tried to avoid these types of threads for the last while --and I'm much happier

Back OT: Haven't thought about letting kids peruse the DIS, but I will say that I am amazed at what people post here sometimes -mostly the personal hygeine stuff. As for the adult activity threads, maybe just a WEE bit more of discretion would be expected -but no biggie for me.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I have learned something from this thread--that I want to scarp if everyone else is. Peer pressure.

And what's this affair drink in your tag? I'm against affairs. And I also know for a fact that after my DH is done cleaning the house that he'd be too tired to have one.

And one other thing--where is DisneyPhd? I really expected that she would have shown up by now!

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

As for me, this is not a KIDS board, it is a COMMUNITY BOARD.

I agree with this. Parents (myself included) should take note and consider themselves notified

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i think i just have to agree with the person that stated you ust need to monitor what your child is doing on the internet if you are so worried about the DIS boards. I don't think that there is anything on here that wouldn't be heard of in ANY school or hanging out with friends.