You are viewing a single comment's thread from:
RE: Should There Be An Age Limit For Steemit? - 15 Year Old Content
I never really considered the cyber predator angle in regards to the crypto-based social media site. I was a really good point and should be considered.
It's the same on Minecraft and other sites kids are on all the time. They know their online mate could be a pedophile. They are cautious as a result. Kids need to know internet safety and from my experience, they are getting pretty savvy. My kids learned very well how to deal with internet safety and they taught me a thing or two about dealing with trolls. They've been through trolling and come out with great skills and a good sense that the community will wade in and support them and help them rebuild when their Minecraft work is torched etc. Overall it has turned out a more positive than negative experience. They learned to be vigilant. It hasn't soured them.
I think the internet is safe [like any other habitat your kids will find themselves in] as long as the avenues of communication are open and honest between those kids and their advisers/confidants. Keep connection as a priority with our kids.
forsure!