conversation with my daughter.
me: i know you're of a generation that thinks you're all savvy about the internet, but you need to be really careful about putting personal information out there.
daughter: (sigh) i know. no phone numbers, address, full name, anything about me, pictures
me: 'cause once it's out there...
daughter: ...it's always out there. i know this. i've had it drilled into me at school, from you. so, i have a question...
me: yes?
daughter: how is that any different from you giving out your information to perfect strangers in these swaps you do?
me:
daughter: i mean, you send our address to people you don't know. you're just assuming they are who they say they are
me: (sputter) but ... but that's different! it's all very controlled!
daughter: like you've always told me; people can be anyone they want to be online. just because they say they are who they are doesn't mean they are who they say they are.
me: (sputter some more) but ... but ...
daughter:
me: well. if you're going to use logic!
1 comment:
I just HAD to giggle at this one. My son is now at the "Why?" phase and I can see this coming. "Because Mommy said so" isn't going to cut it forever.
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