Despite my love for Facebook and the fact that I allow my teens to partake, there are definitely times when the spotlight shines on the downside. Take for instance when a teenager decides to air their dirty laundry.
Thankfully my teens are respectful enough (or maybe it’s just that they are smart enough to know better) to not say negative things about me on Facebook. I don’t care if they think I’m being unfair or that I don’t know what I’m talking about; voicing these opinions on social media is a no-no.
I’m also glad they don’t share with the world those moments that happen behind closed doors that you wish to stay behind closed doors. Because there would be nothing more embarrassing than the world to hear what sometimes happens in our home.
Unfortunately, I have seen a few teens air their dirty laundry. Sometimes it has been some of their own stuff going on, which I know their parents wouldn’t want shared. And other times it is telling everyone how much their parents suck.
One mom in particular was so fed up that she posted her own status about how dumbfounded and confused she was that a child who is loved by their family would post their complaints about them and how much they dislike their life. She went on to express how equally upsetting it was that people would click “LIKE” for the teen’s negative postings.
In the past I have seen teens post things about their parents fighting or other personal matters that had no business being on Facebook. Yes, this social media outlet can easily become a way of airing your dirty laundry.
Gone are the old days when your teen would complain to their best friend about how stupid their parents were and they don’t understand you. Now they can let the whole world know how they feel…it’s like a knife in the back, only twisted a few times.
How would you handle your teen airing their dirty laundry on Facebook?
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