My teenager created accounts I didn't know about and when I found them they said I was violating their privacy by even looking, but some of the content they're sharing makes me worried about their future. We agreed they could have more independence online but now I don't know where the line is between keeping them safe and respecting their growing autonomy.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parent and child are negotiating autonomy in a space where consequences feel both immediate and permanent.
“Where Are You with Data and identity — who owns you online?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.