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Elisa Francesca
Guest
Sojourner wrote:
> I know who my son's friends are. I have ALWAYS known who my son's friends are. It is EMINENTLY
> practical and is even required if you intend to raise a child. Properly, that is.
>
Although I consider that very commendable overall, I know from my experience as a _daughter_ just
how far it can backfire. I had a mother who was always sticking her nose into my frequentations. As
soon as I was materially able, I cut her so far out of my life that she never knew another thing
about me or any of my friends. It's a fine line between responsible surveillance and disrespect for
another person's privacy, and it can get explosive as a young person grows up and away.
Elisa Roselli, Paris, France
> I know who my son's friends are. I have ALWAYS known who my son's friends are. It is EMINENTLY
> practical and is even required if you intend to raise a child. Properly, that is.
>
Although I consider that very commendable overall, I know from my experience as a _daughter_ just
how far it can backfire. I had a mother who was always sticking her nose into my frequentations. As
soon as I was materially able, I cut her so far out of my life that she never knew another thing
about me or any of my friends. It's a fine line between responsible surveillance and disrespect for
another person's privacy, and it can get explosive as a young person grows up and away.
Elisa Roselli, Paris, France