Girls trapped in stormdrain use Facebook for help instead of emergency services.

Into my secondary school years before we even had our dial-up internet connection at home, and even then I didnt use anything social networking or communication stuff untill much later.

Why do you believe it to be a strange opinion? I see very few advantages for a child to be using the internet at any <13 age.

Well, because the internet is a very useful tool in my eyes, for research and education, communication and fun.

I dont believe a 12 year old needs to do much research, will get any education from it or needs to spend hours sat on msn/facebook.

As for fun, I shall admit my view is probabley biased having spent my childhood climbing up trees and kayaking across lakes.. Plus i do now work in the outdoor activity industry.. But still I can think of many things id rather my children be doing then sitting at a pc playing games.

Wow how silly

At least they were lucky and got out okay, could have been a different story

Not even bad parenting, its nearly impossible to keep children off FB without taking away all internet privileges or monitoring them at all times. This is by no means an easy task for a parent who work 9-5, clean and cooks.

Haha I've just been reading that! How funny is the picture of him attempting to rip the book?

I don't have Facebook. 15, parents work longer than 9-5... 3 computers that all belong to me without any restrictions at all and internet access.

natural selection will get em next time

Yeah. See: Health and Relationships forum.

Really?

Any mother or father who would knowingly allow their child within clicking distance of 4chan, LiveLeak, Encyclopedia Dramatica or Rotten-dot-com (without several thousand pounds set aside for intensive psychotherapy in the aftermath) should probably have all parental privileges summarily revoked.

Yes exactly and im sure if you wanted FB you could have it couldn't you.

I wonder how long it will be before the 'Emergency Services' will have a Facebook group?

Really. I work with mostly 10 - 14yr olds and honestly dont believe that any child under about 13 or 14 is mature enough to be allowed unmonitored internet access.