Social media

[Nessie]

It is a punch in the stomach when you think everything is running in the right direction and you read something that brings reality up close and personal.

I completely admire everyone here for all they have to endure.

Is it best to block them? Or like me, use social media to ensure their well being?

 

[BusynMember]

I vote for block. If they are ok, you will know. Why torture yourself?

 

[Littleboylost]

My son blocked us from his social media long ago. I used to check his I messenger app to see that he was still active and knew he was then ok. Ten I just cut his phone plan off when he was out on his own. It amazing the ways they can find to communicate.

 

[Sam3]

Checking his social media messaging was a way to horrify myself. They don't reveal that stuff to us for a reason. And maybe it's actually a good reason if these kids have problems handling shame. Quite apart from the more obvious solution which is

"Stop heaping it on yourself!!!"

 

[BusynMember]

Im not even sure they post the truth. They could be ramping it up for shady peers who would be impressed or to scare us.

I quit FB a while ago.

 

[Kathy813]

I have never had a Facebook account because I didn't want to know what my daughter was up to. I am quite sure that she would have used it to try to manipulate us.

Ignorance can be bliss.

~Kathy

 

[Teriobe]

Block