Glad the boundaries for her fb use are holding up, that she's sticking to them.
easy child's classmates have used FB for probably the past 2 years. I only broke down and allowed easy child to get it earlier this year. It wasn't that I don't trust easy child, she's so easy child that her usage doesnt' worry me. I was more worried about her adding strangers from games or something. Or other kids using it in not so good ways and her being suckered in. So far so good here. No problems. I made sure that we have her login information and password and made it clear her bio dad and step mom would also have access to the login details. I've told her that I'll slowly begin to check up on her less often, as this is a tool she can use to earn trust and responsability without constant oversight. But its also clear if she violates any of the big rules I have about FB, that I won't be allowing her access for a minimum of 6 months, at which time we can see if she is mature enough to try again. I'm glad there's been no problems. She struggles a bit socially. Since joining her classmates and teammates on FB, she is gaining stronger friendships in real life and that alone makes it worth letting her give FB a try.
Janet, my word! I can't imagine a 5 year old with a cell phone lol. But I am old enough to remember no cell phones and when the basic beginner computers started turning up in homes. So I admit to struggling with how young kids are getting involved with electronics. My easy child must hate me if 5 year olds are toting cell phones! I've told her that she can have one for her 13th birthday. That it will be a basic and inexpensive phone with few features to start with. Even still I feel nuts getting her one at 13 when her birthday comes. Maybe this is why I'm told by the kids I am stuck in the dark ages lol