Acronyms can be convenient when texting but ones like KPC or POS are concerning - and I don't even have kids yet.
How do you keep tabs on your kids when they have access to computers, tablets and smart phones, all of which can be connected to the internet, from a young age?
It seems to be getting harder and harder for parents to keep their kids from getting up to nogood.
When I was a teenager I couldn't access the internet on my phone and there was no free wireless at restaurants, cafes and fast-food joints.
I hate to think what it will be like by the time I have teenagers.
I guess it comes down to making a point of regularly talking to your kids about the dangers of the internet and what they should and should not be doing - and starting young.
It may mean more awkward conversations with your children but it is worth it.
You can't monitor your child's every move, so hopefully by the time they get to the age where they have access to smart phones you will be able to trustthem.
There is always the option of upskilling yourself to learn how to check the internet history on the computers or checking your kids' phones but ideally parents wouldn't have to.
Hopefully, by trusting your kids to keep on the straight and narrow, they will be motivated to maintain that trust.
I have no doubt parenting is a tough job.
At least I have plenty of time to prepare myself for having to deal with teenagers.
