Dear Harlan,
My dad has accessed my computer and can see where I go and what I do online. He can also see what my e-mails say, and watch my online conversations with my friends. Is this legal?
My dad has accessed my computer and can see where I go and what I do online. He can also see what my e-mails say, and watch my online conversations with my friends. Is this legal?
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Here's what probably happened before he decided to start monitoring your computer.
ReplyDelete1. He watched "Good Morning America" and saw the story of a 16-year-old girl who flew to the Middle East to meet her Myspace.com Palestinian boyfriend.
2. He then opened his e-mail and read a note from your high school warning parents of the dangers of online teen communities and how teens have been posting personal information that makes them vulnerable to online predators.
3. Then he watched the "Dateline" undercover investigation about online predators who target teen girls for sexual encounters.
Even if this wasn't his exact day, you can't blame the guy for wanting to check up on you. The best approach is tell him that you understand why he's concerned. Reassure him that you're not making poor decisions. Then, ask him what you can do to earn his trust. And then do it. On top of that, you can always set up an email that he won't have easy access to. As for calling the cops, there's nothing illegal about being a concerned father protecting a minor (it's just annoying).
That doesn't make it right.
ReplyDeletewhy would you give a comment that gave this kid an idea to set up a new email. I have checked on my daughter online, and am appalled by what these kids are talking about!! I dont know how to approach it, because I dont want my daughter to change her email, or passwords!!!
ReplyDeleteyea umm about this forum. my dad used to do that to me all the time.. everytime i looked he was on one of my accounts, it kinda is annoying and i think parents should give their kids privacy!!
ReplyDeleteAs long as these smart-ass kids KNOW they control their parents' homes, with their parents' permission (even if by default), they'll continue to do whatever they want.
ReplyDeleteWho is paying the bills for that expensive computer (and any other electronic means)they're conducting all their nasty little business?!
Parents need to get backbones and BE PARENTS and set the rules of their household based on some kind of standards.
As long as parents are guilt-ridden, namby-pamby and afraid to set any limits or standards for their kids, they all get what they deserve: uncontrollable, disrespectful kids who become irresponsible adults.
Wake up, people!
Hmmmm...
ReplyDeleteI left a comment about five hours ago and don't see it posted...
I guess you censor any comment that actually has anything meaningful to say in a broader context...