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But as far as literally being present each and every time your child uses the internet.  Well some people must simply have more time than me.  My fifteen year old and my twelve year old are both required to use the computer and internet for some school classes.  Now seeing how I have a job a house to run as well as three children a husband, ex husband and an ailing mother to take care of it would literally be outside of the realm of realistic for me to watch over their shoulders every time they used the computer.  The idea is actually laughable.  How about just instilling moral fortitude and trusting our children? 

I should have been more clear when I posted previously, but my post was more aimed at the people who actually troll for things like an errant link to what turns out to be an age-restricted site (again age restricted doesnt = porn!).  Your 12 and 15 year old, by now, SHOULD BE old enough to know what they can and can't visit, and they're probably smart enough to know how to get around safeguards if you have any.  But, just like in every aspect of life (which is sadly going down the toilet in our society sigh), it's up to them to make the right decision, and, no matter how much you teach your kids what the right thing is.  In today's (especially American) society, it's much easier to regulate what everyone else does in their own home than it is to regulate ones own home, apparently.  Otheriwise, common sense would be used, and not laws regulating what everyone does in their own home. 
So, while you're more than welcome to be offended at my post previously, it wasn't aimed at you.  I empathise with parents that don't have the time to spend with their kids that I have.  Sure, there are days that I'm jealous that the meat of my 'adult conversation' goes on at Renderosity and not face-to-face with anyone (gah, especially in the winter!), what I have is a luxury, and I do my best not to take what I have for granted.

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