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“And I always say sign up for MySpace and see what your kid is doing. Be his friend on MySpace. Know what your child is doing online because you're going to know more there than you'd ever know when he goes to school.” quote by Tom Anderson
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“And I always say sign up for MySpace and see what your kid is doing. Be his friend on MySpace. Know what your child is doing online because you're going to know more there than you'd ever know when he goes to school.”

Tom Anderson

About This Quote

Source Interview: TechCrunch, 2006

Encourages parents to actively monitor their children's online activity through social platforms to stay informed and protective.

In simple terms: Parents should stay involved in kids’ online lives.

Key Takeaway

Maintain open, informed digital parenting.

Themes

parenting digital safety communication technology trust

Mood

concerned practical

Type

advisory parenting

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • online education
  • digital literacy programs
  • parenting workshops

Key Concepts

online monitoring social media parent‑child relationship privacy concerns

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents balance oversight and autonomy?
  • What are healthy ways to engage with kids online?
A Different Perspective

May infringe on privacy and trust.

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