
A Right to Privacy?
Do you believe you have A Right to Privacy or should your parents be able to know every move you make? Within your home do you feel you have some level of privacy?
I think anyone and everyone needs a certain level of privacy, BUT that level is determined by many things such as; maturity, age, ability to cope with environment, behavior patterns, and so forth. In other words if you are a responsible person then you will find yourself monitored less and given more privacy, BUT the opposite is true. I find most teens complain that they are often watched like a hawk, but at the same time they do many idiotic things that explain the reason for their being scrutinized rigorously by their parents.
I tend to give my teenage Son quite a bit of privacy without hassle, because I know 100% that he is trustworthy and reliable. I feel that teenagers have got to earn this respect by showing that they can be trusted to act responsibly.
Part of the reason also is that I remember how hard it is to be a teenager, and realize that teenagers need their own space, it's all part of the learning curve.
Privacy is a right but with how the world is going on right now, teens specially need some type of monitoring of the type of activities they engage into, for their own safety. I do not think you can trust fully any child, even the nicest of the kids fall short and teenage years are the most vulnerable.
QUOTE (DianeC) |
...because I know 100% that he is trustworthy and reliable. |
Remember that even though teens need their space, leaving them with too much space will make them feel abandoned or that they could easily start doing drugs and hiding it. Not that I would know, just a thought...
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