Any parent that has not looked at their childs "My Space" has no idea what their children are exposed to. Even if your child has a "nice" web page, all you have to do is click on their friends links and then on their friends links and so on. You will be shocked. There is pornography. Among other things... I have seen a video loop of two people having intercourse. You read the page and you see that video playing over and over. I found that by clicking on one of my niece's friends links that was on my niece's "nice" web page.
Her page was nice but had a lot of personal information. All you have to do is click your mouse and you have nudity, violence, seductive pictures of your child and/or their friends. It is full of information that could lead a preditor to your child. "My Space" is not for minors. If you ask your child about it they will most likely down play it. I would suggest surprising your child by sitting down at the computer and telling your child to log on to their "My Space" and look at what your child is exposed to. Make sure you click on their friends links to their "My Space". You will be shocked!

Myspace has alot of positives. We keep in touch with people out of state or in the military(espcially those in Iraq.)One thing as parent I do is have their password. My teen can have the page BUT only if I have the password and am able to see what is going on. I can't controll everything but I can control alot of it. Pictures I don't approve of are taken off we talk about why. Another thing is setting the page to private. Only approved people can see the page. I ask about the friends on my teens list if not known personally they are taken off. Knowing what's going on is key not just trusting them becasue you think they have good judgement. Look back on your own teen years remember how much you tried to hide. As parents WE decide how much privacy our teens are allowed to have. To me the computer is one place their should be none...

First of all I saw another News bulletin regarding "myspace" being some kind of sicko's dream.
Maybe these people need to have their own account. Because if they did, they would realize that ignorance is everywhere.
So, I guess block anyone under the age of 18 from internet access of anykind.
Maybe parents need to raise their children according to the times we live in... .
Hey, let's ban the skate parks...movie theaters... concerts..... the local swimming pools... schools..... and how about church... radio.... and tv?
There are unsavory characters everywhere you go.
So, let's just take our teens and lock them in a box... and only allow them out to eat. (ooops forgot. what about madcow? Or... bird flu?)
There is a "potential" to be harmed, harassed, mistreated in every single circumstance you can think of.
How about keeping your child informed of dangers.. teaching them to avoid being vulnerable to these wierdos.
( I forgot...this would take time on the parents part to actually get to know your kids on their level.)
Teach them what NOT to do.
Parenting isn't just taking things away. It's buliding trust... it's communication......it's teaching. Blame is everywhere and in everything.
I never had a myspace account when I was young. But if you know me.. you would also know that I have made some real bad choices. I was not always a good mom... good daughter... good friend. Things are different now but I don't blame society... OR beer advertisments... or Circle K... OR the guy in Mesa on Main street who talks to light poles. LOL. I made poor choices... thats it... just me.
Anhoo... thats all I have to say about that..lol

My son plays music and he has created a myspace music account..It has been a great way to get his talent exposed..please take a look...thx

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=100763992

Myspace is nothing but a problem. Last year they had two girls on their who video taped themselves wrapping a cat in plastic wrap and then started kicking the cat around. It wasn't funny to watch. Cat Galaxy, that radio station for cats ended up boycotting Myspace as a result. It didn't even make the news but at least they had the guts to say they won't support myspace.

As a Myspace user, I feel that Myspace has helped me keep in touch with all my friends. It is a good way to just give a little hello. It is easier to talk to. Myspace does however have its dangets. But if it isn't Myspace, then it's just going to be some other website for kids to find. Myspace can be safe place for kids if the proper precautions are taken. Kids need to be informed of the dangers of Myspace. Parents need to be involved when their kids have a myspace. The parent that posted talking about her child and how involved she was in her childs myspace is a perfect way to keep the child safe. Involvement would help solve a lot of issues there are with myspace.

Hmm, well I use myspace; it is mostly a waste of time for me, but I have talked about things with others- I have never really been able to talk with people about my problems because I have speech difficulties (some kind of ear problem- tinitis, a lot of people have different problems that cause them to feel insecure so writing to eachother is easier) and prefer not to talk a lot, but I can send funnies to my friends, and we can plan activities like going to the mall or when we want to get jobs.