My Mobile Watchdog | Destroy All Sexting! (Pt. 1)

Suffer the children

I am a father of two children, so this story raised more than a passing interest for me. My oldest is far from the age where having a cell phone is appropriate, but when she does reach the age, she will definitely want one. At the same time, I will want to make sure she is is using it safely and responsibly. I will also need to search my budget, because all those minutes could mean that cash advance and debt relief are in my future. But My Mobile Watchdog ? I think not.

Don’t get me wrong. I am protective of my kids. But the whole idea behind the media’s recent frothy-mouthed “sexting” scare stories makes me laugh. I think it goes something like this:

PARENTS, BEWARE! TECHNOLOGY IS CORRUPTING YOUR KIDS! YOUR CHILDREN ARE HAVING CHILDREN AS YOU LISTEN TO THIS REPORT - AND SEXTING IS TO BLAME! YOU’VE NEVER LIFTED A FINGER TO BE REAL PARENTS BEFORE, SO LET US THINK FOR YOU ONCE AGAIN AND SET YOU TO ACTION! COME DOWN HARD AND FAST! CONVENTS AND MILITARY SCHOOLS AWAIT YOUR CALL! THEN PLOP DOWN BEFORE US FOR AN ADORABLE LINDSAY LOHAN STORY!

You are a parent

I’m all for safety. I’m also all for teaching my children and respecting their ability to make good decisions. But some “parents” don’t seem to have a rabbit’s common sense. They’ll buy whatever Dr. Phil is selling. Like My Mobile Watchdog. I’d be happy if parents did their job, instead. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "My Mobile Watchdog | Destroy All Sexting! (Pt. 1)"