We know -- there's a lot of reasons to worry about your teens today. They can text faster than you can speak and spend more time on the computer than at the dinner table. Do you think your teen may be getting in trouble or are you just being paranoid? Take our quiz and find out if you should be snooping on your teen!


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I don't think u should snoop threw your teens things I have a daughter right now she's only 1 and 7 months but my parents never did it to me why should I go invade her privacey. I would give her that chance and oppurtunity and benifit of the doubt that she would come tell me the truth or whats going on I wouldn't want her to hide things from me than get caught and things would get worse from there. But honestly when u snoop in your teens room that's when they become rebellient towards u and problems start from there.Give your teens a chance if there is something they tell to tell u or need to talk give them time they will some to u don't snoop around trying to find out things let them come tell u on their own.
 
i don't think it is right to snoop in ya kids things unless they give you a right to if they are doing stupid things that they should not be doing that's when u should go threw they things...i'm 21 years old my mom never went threw my self because i always did the right thing see when you don't do the right thing that's when they go threw ya things
 
Give your teen a chance and let her bring her bf home and get to know her bf..and then you'll judge..dont make it such a big deal because you never know what will happen ...so give your daughter a chance..
 
snooping is a good thing...but it can be bad..some of the parents on the show...took it so FAR,it was impossible to watch.they are just outta line and invading their kids privacy,and they will rebel.Kids do that,they don't like to be tied down with rules 24/7 or their parents up their butts.Give them their space and they will give you the HONESTY you want from them,give them a chance but still keep an eye on them... I think if there is no trust with your kids then something needs to happen cause trust is EVERYTHING and so is being smart not to do anything stupid! Having trust will get your parents off your back guarnteed.!I never have to deal with anything like this ever cause I tell my mom the truth and I do check in with her anytime I do something so she doesn't have to get worried or suspicious..My mom is my bestfriend and she knows everything..Having a close bond with your parents is a great cause then you have the freedom you want and the trust that want....
 
for all u non snoopers i found out that my 12 year old daughter was online in chat rooms viewing and sending smut the FBI was even involved she gets straight A's and she is in sports and and clubs at school we had the talk so snoop away and check their cell phones too u don't want to be the last to know about ur kid
 
hi tyra i am 12 years old and i say no parents should not snoop at all bad enough my mom does it know i understaand she pertecting me but shes goin over borad like i cant take her smutherin me like bad enough she makes me feel ashamed that she dont trust me well dats what shes makein it like and i understand i am gettin at that age but once i have the talk and stuff just let go ohhhh no but not monica(my mom) i mean i understand im geting older and i'm developein more but i just need her to trust me cuz i know everthing i need to know for know so y cant she just let it go?????????????????????????
 
My comment is about the mother who argued with her mom saying it was different. The one where her daughter was cutting. She was doing it because she was stressed. Well knowing your mom snoops on you is very sressful that alone can be very damaging to a person. How can you ever become your own person? you tech them what is right and what is wrong and stear them into the right direction. Your child s not the person you used to be she/he is their own person. You taught them right from wrong as i mentioned above so why would you doubt them? They've messed up before you say?? Well in life we all make mistakes we learn and grow from them nobody is perfect. I really hope The mothers read this. If you really wanna know what is going on with your teens, open up to them to gain their trust you might be surprised about how much they open up to you.
 
After watching this show,Im sure it is a terrible invasion of privacy.Especially,going through their garbage.But, Tyra,I have to say I am stumped with this one.I mean even developing a relationship with your child where that child feels comfortable in talking with you openly,sharing their honest feelings about something,etc.From my own experience,I know that they still are not gonna tell all or share all with you.So,in that light,if you have reason for concern,and you question your child and still you aren't satisfied,what do you do?It's not about having your child be your friend or like you as much as it's about you being the Parent,and the one responsible for things they do or get into.Some things you will not be able to save them from,they have to go through it in order to grow through it.But,then there are things that can be prevented.And no matter what,the Parent will always have to be held accountable for the mistakes their kids make,and troubles they get into.So,I guess all I can say,is Parents,at some point you have to snoop.But,give credit where credit is dut though.Trust that your child has taken in all that you;ve taught them and plan to benefit ffrom what they've learned from you.They don't all fall under peer pressures.
 
I'm the mother of 3 kids, a 25 yr old and 18 yr old twins. The oldest and one twin are girls and the one boy. I don't snoop per sae on any of my kids. Have they given me a reason to? Occasionally, yes. My husband and I do respect their privacy both at home and away. They do have set curfews, the twins that is, since they are still in high school as seniors. We do insist on knowing where they are going and who with. We do know most of their friends that they do hang out with. Since they do drive, they have a set range of where they are allowed to drive to since we live about 30 miles from a large city. We don't go through purses, backpacks, or their rooms looking for items that would lead us to not believe them. I will admit that occasionally I will go into the twin daugther's room looking for things of mine that she has conveniently borrowed from me, and have a look around her room, but I don't dig. What I see are items she has left out in her room, but I have never seen anything to give me concern. So I guess that could be deemed snooping in a round about way since I wasn't invited into her room and she isn't at home to ask if I may enter. I trust my kids and they know they may come and talk to either of us at any time about anything. We may not like what they have to say, but we try to guide them with our answers and feelings. I feel like my husband and I have raised our kids with the love and trust they deserve from us. Concerned about
 
After watching the show on teen snooping, it hit me real close to home and it brought me to tears. I think that it is very sad for mothers to go that far just know about their child's whereabouts and personal life at every waking moment. I understand how a mother must feel, living with the guilt of the things that they have done in their past, but that does not justify their actions. I know first hand how it feels for your privacy to be invaded and it makes you want to rebel even more. If you dont have trust, you dont have anything. It's just not right. Even if the child does do something wrong, thats apart of life. People make mistakes, and everyone must learn for their actions. That is how people grow by learning from the choices that they make. You can only push a person so far. Snooping is not the answer. Teens will be teens, I think that the parents should remember how they felt when they were at that age, its hard being a teenager even in this day and age. They are still humans and humans need love and compassion and it is a parent's job to trust that they have raised their child the best that they can, and protect them, but not be overbearing at the same time.
 
i think snooping on your teen is not a great idea. i think very parent should have a open relationship with their child,if u want to know something just ask and you shall know.
 
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Snooping wont do any good to your kids. I still don't have kids but I have a lot of nieces and nephews. Mother's are supposed to guide their kids, everyone has their own destiny and it is only you who could make what your life wants it to be. A parent/s can only do so much yes to protect is one of them. For me the best thing to do is teach by telling them what your fears are and. You should teach your kids and not snoop. In order for your kids to trust your words is for you to trust them.



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