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Parents Spy on Kids' Facebook -- Get Used to It! (Mobiledia)

Parents are checking up on their kids' Facebook activity, a lesson the kids may resent, but one that is likely good practice for adulthood. Online security firm AVG presented the latest phase of its "Digital Diaries" project, which revealed parental spying is on the rise for kids aged 14-17, who were born with a "digital footprint." These kids represent a generation whose earliest presence, in the form of ultrasound pictures for example, have been posted and shared online in growing numbers. The firm's earlier Digital Diaries segment found more of these children, often dubbed "digital natives," could play a computer game by age 5 than ride a bike. In that light, it is hardly surprising that parents, who are increasingly responsible for creating their kids' digital lives, can't resist peeking into them as their children age. The survey found more than 60 percent of U.S. parents report accessing their teen's Facebook accounts without permission up to the age of 17. However, parental snooping is not likely to give parents a complete picture of their offspring's social life. Teens are hip to their parents' interest and are savvy at covering up their digital trail, with more than 80 ...

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