the internet is raping your children behind your back again

Prof. Byron, the government's internet safety czar, fresh from telling parents that their children are all addicted to internet porn is trying to reinforce how bad the internet is by peddling the line that "Children social network in secret". Now obviously I am the absolute coolest parent on the planet ever but still the juniorffs would rather that I didn't speak to their friends and "quite frankly dad could you fuck off please?" is not uncommon from juniorff3 (aged 6)*. All children social network both online and offline without their parents hanging over them and stifling their self expression at every turn, don't they? According to Prof Byron

"There are plenty of children going on social networking sites to catch up with friends, having lied about their age - and they are in a playground with adults, not being sensible about their privacy."

So her solution is?

Prof Byron, speaking at the launch of a social network designed for schools called Kwercus, says school networks are an ideal place for younger children to enjoy talking to their friends - but also to learn how to handle themselves on social networks. "It helps children with their learning, they can hand their homework in, parents can engage in their learning, which leads to better outcomes,but it also has what children love about social networks - but in a safe, secure environment, where people can help them understand that it is very easy to type mean things about someone but it hurts."

You. Just. Don't. Get. It. It's not the being on BookFace, it's the ability to have a private conversation with your friends that your parents aren't listening in to. Do you really think that kids will use Kwercus when they are at home and be reminded of being at school? How fucking stupid are you?









*He doesn't actually swear, but does say please and thank you.