My son is 15. My talk to him went something like this: There's a lot of porn and nasty things that you can't unsee, so be careful what you look at. Also, those extortion gangs target teenage boys, so if some girl is suddenly hot for you online, come see me immediately so we can troll the ever loving fuck out of them. I think it went pretty well. We like doing things as a family, but more like the Addams family...

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beeforpork 3 days ago | parent | next [-]

Yes! I'd call this preparation for life.

Education and believably honest offers of support are needed to navigate the world, which is ugly and evil in some parts. Restrictions are really just counterproductive because curious young people are drawn to restricted stuff, and age restrictions build a sense of 'us (the young) against them (the adults)', so it's hard to convince that you actually offer honest support. Restrictions also focus on the bad parts, while we should instead focus on the good parts, the advantages of a global network of anything, which is totally amazing. Restrictions are counter productive.

Humans need to learn to live here, and it starts when we're young and curious.

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1121redblackgo 3 days ago | parent [-]

Ok, now we have no restrictions. Timmy just got his driver’s license at 13 and is on his way to 7-11 to pick up a 24 pack because he’s young and curious.

	▲	beeforpork 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		The context is in the article. The context is access to information and communication. This is about forbidding young people to listen and to talk.

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HPsquared 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

That's the only way that can work in the long term.

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rpdillon 3 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Also have a 15 year old, same talk. Seemed to be just fine.

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chad_strategic 3 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Holy Kimchi on a Popsicle Stick!

I feel validated!

Bless you the holy spirit of Bad Religion.