Spykids. Parents Verses Facebook

Facebook. Myspace. Twitter. Oh yes, it's those social networks parents adore so much. What are you left to do? They are growing in popularity while you are growing older. That doesn't mean you have lost what little influence you have left over your kids. Here are some suggestions that may be able to help while prying on your child's digital life.

Steps in destroying your child's digital secrets.

1. Spy on him/her through his/her friends

Although your progeny blocked you on their account, their friends might not. This is a good way to gather as much beneficial intel from wall posts as possible.

     2. Find out what groups they are with

Checking in on group postings may update you on the latest mischief. Just don't add the group! They might figure you are up to something when your profile picture pops up on the left under "people who like this"

     3. I Spy!

Install spy software. These programs combine keystrokes, network traffic and other data occurring on your PC. Then these compiled reports are sent back to you.


Personally, the best bet for the sake of your relationship with your youngster is just ask. Trust them to trust you. This may not come easy but with work anything is possible. The last thing you want to do is violate the trust you already have. Otherwise you may open a can of worms and watch your children get more creative in finding ways to sneak past you.

Good luck!

-Katherine | Kidscamps.com