Parent Thread

Kobayashi · Dec 8, 2024

300Lane1 said:
Anyone have a younger child that plays Roblox? My daughter (7) has a couple of friends on our street who are older, who play Roblox and my kid asked if I'd download it for her on her iPad. Did that last night and this morning I saw a video of some adult dude showing up to a kid's house that he met on Roblox. What's the deal here, is there a way to remove the chat function or disable it?

I hope that shit fizzles out by the time my son is that age. It's like they infected Minecraft with AIDS. I've seen my nephew playing it a few times - all the "games" look like half baked trash, but so does everything else he plays on his tablet.

Consider the source of course - they're not going to produce a glowing review of the company they're shorting, but I think they lay out a compelling argument to avoid. I know with peer pressure that's not the most feasible, but in addition to limiting chat I'd consider heavy supervision.

Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids – Hindenburg Research

hindenburgresearch.com

300Lane1 · Dec 9, 2024

lurkingdirk said:
Way to be on top of things dude. This is active parenting and you're doing it right.

Thanks bud. My career is in public safety (finance side), so I hear about a lot of terrible shit, so trying our best to make sure she's safe.

Hateyou said:
Lock down all internet sites on it too if you haven’t already. Only allow it to access internet on sites you specify.

I'm almost positive we've done this already but I'll double check.

300Lane1 · Dec 9, 2024

Kobayashi said:
I hope that shit fizzles out by the time my son is that age. It's like they infected Minecraft with AIDS. I've seen my nephew playing it a few times - all the "games" look like half baked trash, but so does everything else he plays on his tablet.

Consider the source of course - they're not going to produce a glowing review of the company they're shorting, but I think they lay out a compelling argument to avoid. I know with peer pressure that's not the most feasible, but in addition to limiting chat I'd consider heavy supervision.

Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids – Hindenburg Research

hindenburgresearch.com

I am not a gamer at all so I don't understand the thrill of any of this shit, but will for sure be keeping an eye on it. We heavily limit her tablet time anyway, we'd much rather her be playing outside, but she'd been asking for a while since a couple of her friends on the street play.

lurkingdirk · Dec 18, 2024

Had a small moment of what I consider triumph today. I was out with my youngest son (16). We were at the hardware store, there was a list of things I needed on one of my google docs. I left my phone in the truck, so asked my son if I could use his for a minute. No hesitation, he hands over his phone. When I opened it a text conversation was up. It was with a girl in his class. A rather popular girl due to her looks. She offered several times to send my son nudes. And he responded with "Nah, I don't do that." and "We're good friends, let's keep that going." and, most ridiculously (or most awesome, IDK), "Sorry, I respect you a lot, and I don't know if I could if you sent me nudes." The short version is she wanted to send him titty pictures, he said no. Multiple times. And didn't make her feel badly in the process.

Now I know you guys. You're going to say he's gay (nope), or what is wrong with him, accept the pictures! When I gave him his phone back we went and sat in two recliners in the furniture section of the store. I asked him about it, told him I was sorry for violating his privacy, told him the word "nudes" was on the screen when I opened it, and I just could not help but look to see his reaction. I told him I'm proud of him. He said it's not uncommon for girls in his class to offer nudes, it seems to have become a thing. Some of the guys in his class appear to be collecting as many as he can get. Many of you might say what's the harm? I find this disgusting behaviour. The girls shouldn't be sending 16 or 15 year old nudes to anyone, the guys should not be collecting them as trophies.

The great part was (what I believe) his honest answer: "If I find the need to look for boobs I'm sure I can find them online. I don't, but the option is always there. I don't want to look at the girls in my class like that. I have to be in school with them every day. I think I would have a hard time respecting them if they're sending me nude pictures."

I dunno. The world is so different from when I was in high school. To me this feels like a huge parenting win.

Voldethlj02 · Dec 18, 2024

lurkingdirk said:
Had a small moment of what I consider triumph today. I was out with my youngest son (16). We were at the hardware store, there was a list of things I needed on one of my google docs. I left my phone in the truck, so asked my son if I could use his for a minute. No hesitation, he hands over his phone. When I opened it a text conversation was up. It was with a girl in his class. A rather popular girl due to her looks. She offered several times to send my son nudes. And he responded with "Nah, I don't do that." and "We're good friends, let's keep that going." and, most ridiculously (or most awesome, IDK), "Sorry, I respect you a lot, and I don't know if I could if you sent me nudes." The short version is she wanted to send him titty pictures, he said no. Multiple times. And didn't make her feel badly in the process.

Now I know you guys. You're going to say he's gay (nope), or what is wrong with him, accept the pictures! When I gave him his phone back we went and sat in two recliners in the furniture section of the store. I asked him about it, told him I was sorry for violating his privacy, told him the word "nudes" was on the screen when I opened it, and I just could not help but look to see his reaction. I told him I'm proud of him. He said it's not uncommon for girls in his class to offer nudes, it seems to have become a thing. Some of the guys in his class appear to be collecting as many as he can get. Many of you might say what's the harm? I find this disgusting behaviour. The girls shouldn't be sending 16 or 15 year old nudes to anyone, the guys should not be collecting them as trophies.

The great part was (what I believe) his honest answer: "If I find the need to look for boobs I'm sure I can find them online. I don't, but the option is always there. I don't want to look at the girls in my class like that. I have to be in school with them every day. I think I would have a hard time respecting them if they're sending me nude pictures."

I dunno. The world is so different from when I was in high school. To me this feels like a huge parenting win.

I don’t know what exactly compelled me to post this, given I’ve basically been a lurker for ~decades, but wanted to say you’re my favorite poster on FoH. You contribute great content to many different threads, but way more importantly you seem like a great human being making to best out of life for you and your family while navigating the many challenges it presents. Keep up the good work!

Cad · Dec 18, 2024

lurkingdirk said:
Had a small moment of what I consider triumph today. I was out with my youngest son (16). We were at the hardware store, there was a list of things I needed on one of my google docs. I left my phone in the truck, so asked my son if I could use his for a minute. No hesitation, he hands over his phone. When I opened it a text conversation was up. It was with a girl in his class. A rather popular girl due to her looks. She offered several times to send my son nudes. And he responded with "Nah, I don't do that." and "We're good friends, let's keep that going." and, most ridiculously (or most awesome, IDK), "Sorry, I respect you a lot, and I don't know if I could if you sent me nudes." The short version is she wanted to send him titty pictures, he said no. Multiple times. And didn't make her feel badly in the process.

Now I know you guys. You're going to say he's gay (nope), or what is wrong with him, accept the pictures! When I gave him his phone back we went and sat in two recliners in the furniture section of the store. I asked him about it, told him I was sorry for violating his privacy, told him the word "nudes" was on the screen when I opened it, and I just could not help but look to see his reaction. I told him I'm proud of him. He said it's not uncommon for girls in his class to offer nudes, it seems to have become a thing. Some of the guys in his class appear to be collecting as many as he can get. Many of you might say what's the harm? I find this disgusting behaviour. The girls shouldn't be sending 16 or 15 year old nudes to anyone, the guys should not be collecting them as trophies.

The great part was (what I believe) his honest answer: "If I find the need to look for boobs I'm sure I can find them online. I don't, but the option is always there. I don't want to look at the girls in my class like that. I have to be in school with them every day. I think I would have a hard time respecting them if they're sending me nude pictures."

I dunno. The world is so different from when I was in high school. To me this feels like a huge parenting win.

He's gonna be a good kid I think. Tangent - wtf is wrong with these girls?

Prodigal · Dec 18, 2024

Cad said:
He's gonna be a good kid I think. Tangent - wtf is wrong with these girls?

It was eye opening talking to my daughter about what was going on in 6 - 8th grade back in like 2010. Of course I was naive as hell back in the 80s, but damn…

lurkingdirk · Dec 18, 2024

Voldethlj02 said:
I don’t know what exactly compelled me to post this, given I’ve basically been a lurker for ~decades, but wanted to say you’re my favorite poster on FoH. You contribute great content to many different threads, but way more importantly you seem like a great human being making to best out of life for you and your family while navigating the many challenges it presents. Keep up the good work!

I genuinely appreciate your comment. My family is everything for me, and I'm glad it shows. Cheers to you, mate. God knows I try.

Cad said:
He's gonna be a good kid I think. Tangent - wtf is wrong with these girls?

Not a tangent. Totally related. I agree completely, wtf is wrong with these girls? I actually asked my own daughters about it (now 23 twins and 21). They told me there was enormous pressure to send titty pictures, but the surprising thing is that the pressure came from the girls, not the guys. The girls said how they were prudes, that tits should be out there, and they were idiots for not making that kind of advance to the guys in their class. They told me they have never sent a nude selfie of any kind, and I totally believe them. I believe they would tell me if they did. But it's such a strange culture. And apparently middle school parties are having to be monitored now because the girls are pressuring the other girls into giving blow jobs. At the age of 12. I mean, holy Moses on a stick, we're not going to make it, are we?

Prodigal said:
It was eye opening talking to my daughter about what was going on in 6 - 8th grade back in like 2010. Of course I was naive as hell back in the 80s, but damn…

Yeah man. It's eye opening to say the least.

Captain Suave · Dec 18, 2024

lurkingdirk said:
If I find the need to look for boobs I'm sure I can find them online. I don't, but the option is always there.

I was all on Team Son until this last bit where he lied to your face.

Kidding, he sounds like a great kid. Well done.

lurkingdirk said:
And apparently middle school parties are having to be monitored now because the girls are pressuring the other girls into giving blow jobs. At the age of 12. I mean, holy Moses on a stick, we're not going to make it, are we?

What in the fuck? My daughter is turning 10, that is terrifying. Thanks for the nightmares.

lurkingdirk · Dec 18, 2024

Captain Suave said:
I was all on Team Son until this last bit where he lied to your face.

Kidding, he sounds like a great kid. Well done.

What in the fuck? My daughter is turning 10, that is terrifying. Thanks for the nightmares.

Dude, all I can say is monitor the phone. I don't mean be Draconian about it, but know what's going on with the phones.

And I totally know that my 16 year old son has looked up titties on the internet. But, having used his computer, it's clearly not a habit. And when he's on his computer we generally insist it's in the common rooms in the house, so I do actually believe him.

Gavinmad · Dec 18, 2024

Cad said:
wtf is wrong with these girls?

They've been told over and over throughout their formative years that promiscuity is a good thing. It really isn't entirely their fault.

Hateyou · Dec 18, 2024

I remember 10-15 years ago I saw an interview about the girls in middle school all had various colored rubber bracelets. Each color represented something different they had done sexually. BJs, anal, sex, 69, etc. they said you could walk down the hallways and see every color represented, the girls were proud of them and pressuring other girls for not earning certain colors yet. Pretty fucked up hearing that’s going on in middle school.

Hateyou · Dec 18, 2024

Found an article about it.

Jelly Bracelets and Their Meaning - Teen Help

Myth or Truth? Get the meaning of jelly bracelets a.k.a. sex bracelets. Jelly Bracelet Meanings, Sex Bracelet Meanings and color code for jelly bracelets used by teens and adolescents. If your teen wears colored jelly bracelets - read this article on the meaning of sex bracelets.

www.teenhelp.com

lurkingdirk · Dec 18, 2024

Gavinmad said:
They've been told over and over throughout their formative years that promiscuity is a good thing. It really isn't entirely their fault.

You, sir, are not wrong. The culture of what is healthy sexuality for a 12 year old, or 16, or even 20 is absolutely bananas. I think all teens have a hard time existing, but I believe it's harder for the girls. Body image issues, sex expectations, being called a slut for adhering to the expectations, all of it. It sucks. Spend time with your teenage girls!

Hateyou said:
Found an article about it.

Jelly Bracelets and Their Meaning - Teen Help

Myth or Truth? Get the meaning of jelly bracelets a.k.a. sex bracelets. Jelly Bracelet Meanings, Sex Bracelet Meanings and color code for jelly bracelets used by teens and adolescents. If your teen wears colored jelly bracelets - read this article on the meaning of sex bracelets.

www.teenhelp.com

Yeah, this doesn't surprise me. Though it depresses me.

Gavinmad · Dec 18, 2024

lurkingdirk said:
Spend time with your teenage girls!

I trust my sister, she's very pro-active and does a good job protecting her daughters from a lot of the shit going around these days without coddling them to the point that they can't learn to take care of things on their own.

Despite that I'm still thinking they will be old enough for the "if I ever hear that a boy has naked pictures of you before you're 18 you will learn what a Colombian necktie is" talk pretty soon.

mkopec · Thursday at 2:06 AM

Im just glad I had 2 boys and they were more into games than chicks. If I had daughters I dont know man, I would prolly pull an Al Bundy.

Arative · Thursday at 9:16 AM

lurkingdirk said:
Had a small moment of what I consider triumph today. I was out with my youngest son (16). We were at the hardware store, there was a list of things I needed on one of my google docs. I left my phone in the truck, so asked my son if I could use his for a minute. No hesitation, he hands over his phone. When I opened it a text conversation was up. It was with a girl in his class. A rather popular girl due to her looks. She offered several times to send my son nudes. And he responded with "Nah, I don't do that." and "We're good friends, let's keep that going." and, most ridiculously (or most awesome, IDK), "Sorry, I respect you a lot, and I don't know if I could if you sent me nudes." The short version is she wanted to send him titty pictures, he said no. Multiple times. And didn't make her feel badly in the process.

Now I know you guys. You're going to say he's gay (nope), or what is wrong with him, accept the pictures! When I gave him his phone back we went and sat in two recliners in the furniture section of the store. I asked him about it, told him I was sorry for violating his privacy, told him the word "nudes" was on the screen when I opened it, and I just could not help but look to see his reaction. I told him I'm proud of him. He said it's not uncommon for girls in his class to offer nudes, it seems to have become a thing. Some of the guys in his class appear to be collecting as many as he can get. Many of you might say what's the harm? I find this disgusting behaviour. The girls shouldn't be sending 16 or 15 year old nudes to anyone, the guys should not be collecting them as trophies.

The great part was (what I believe) his honest answer: "If I find the need to look for boobs I'm sure I can find them online. I don't, but the option is always there. I don't want to look at the girls in my class like that. I have to be in school with them every day. I think I would have a hard time respecting them if they're sending me nude pictures."

I dunno. The world is so different from when I was in high school. To me this feels like a huge parenting win.

You're raising one hell of a young man!

Siliconemelons · Thursday at 9:26 AM

Ehh do not know what to say- but good... but I hope he is not expecting to "win" any points with these girls by being the good one, if what they say is true they all are still doing it... if he is truly would see them in a different light if HE had the pic... why? Everyone else does... not saying he should collect them or get them- but his POV of the girls should be the same if he has them or if billy, bob and brett has them - she still makes, takes and distributes them...

And ain't they all magically pedos and illegal once they turn 18 if any of that stuff still exists anywhere in their "possession"

It is all crazy complicated - none of this is easy - I have 2 girls and now a boy - the girls are 11 and 13 and boyo is 4... so yeah all this stuff is crazy.

lurkingdirk · Thursday at 12:10 PM

Siliconemelons said:
Ehh do not know what to say- but good... but I hope he is not expecting to "win" any points with these girls by being the good one, if what they say is true they all are still doing it... if he is truly would see them in a different light if HE had the pic... why? Everyone else does... not saying he should collect them or get them- but his POV of the girls should be the same if he has them or if billy, bob and brett has them - she still makes, takes and distributes them...

And ain't they all magically pedos and illegal once they turn 18 if any of that stuff still exists anywhere in their "possession"

It is all crazy complicated - none of this is easy - I have 2 girls and now a boy - the girls are 11 and 13 and boyo is 4... so yeah all this stuff is crazy.

He's not trying to win points. He's trying to be a better person. He's not judging anyone on their relationship with someone else, but simply on his own interaction with each person.

I feel badly for your children.

Hateyou · Thursday at 12:35 PM

lurkingdirk said:
He's not trying to win points. He's trying to be a better person. He's not judging anyone on their relationship with someone else, but simply on his own interaction with each person.

I feel badly for your children.

Why do you feel bad for his kids? All he said was the girl is still doing disrespectful shit so your kid should feel the same way about her whether she is sending the pics to him or others. He shouldn’t respect her, because he knows shes willing to do it. Whether she sent them to him or not is kind of irrelevant.

He did write it in a really fucking hard to decipher way though lol

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