tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post5967874741529783345..comments2023-11-02T03:38:57.816-04:00Comments on From the Mom Cave: Should he Facebook?Amy McMunn http://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-28511116052300250322012-04-07T21:37:48.582-04:002012-04-07T21:37:48.582-04:00You're an amazing Mom to find all of these loc...You're an amazing Mom to find all of these local supports to help your son. These doctors and psychologist, etc. don't seem to be connected to groups like this. Bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-62952296163377788602012-04-07T01:38:19.774-04:002012-04-07T01:38:19.774-04:00great post ... recently my friend 7 year requested...great post ... recently my friend 7 year requested me on FB . I swore it was a bogus account because how could a 7 yr old have FB but it was him LOL She quickly explained that he wanted to play words with friends with me and add me as a neighbor on farmville so I added him BUT he is blocked from my wall and status'...I do not want to aid in the corruption of a 7yr old hahaha...Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586517559290989595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-67751444058968250892012-04-07T00:13:40.900-04:002012-04-07T00:13:40.900-04:00Amy, I have a suggestion...My eight year old got a...Amy, I have a suggestion...My eight year old got a 3DS for Christmas. It's really cool and has a broad range of games to play. It's portable and he STILL loves it! lol<br /><br />If he has Angry Birds on his ipad, he probably doesn't need FB. My David loves Angry Birds! I downloaded the app on my Android for him. :o)<br /><br />p.s. My daughter is 13, and I won't let her have a FB acct. Am I mean or what!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-33038808204513779532012-04-06T20:32:12.739-04:002012-04-06T20:32:12.739-04:00Okay, breathe. He is 8. He is too young for a FB a...Okay, breathe. He is 8. He is too young for a FB account. Period. Angry birds is a great game and available on his iPad. You are not solving a problem by giving him access to FB, you are creating one. There is nothing good about giving him something that he is obsessed about with all the negatives that could come from it. No. He isn't old enough to meet the guidelines, not your fault, when you are 13, we will talk about it. Rules are rules. Sorry. Oh, and by the way, it is the same game you already have and they will always be coming out with new ones that work on your iPad. End. No.<br /><br />So, I am on the absolutely not side of this one, in case I wasn't clear enough.<br /><br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-62159649701994463122012-04-06T18:20:25.536-04:002012-04-06T18:20:25.536-04:00May I just say to all of you: HE'S EIGHT!! LOL...May I just say to all of you: HE'S EIGHT!! LOL!!! My mind is still spinning!Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-39396633294534333602012-04-06T18:19:43.818-04:002012-04-06T18:19:43.818-04:00Particularly since he has an iPad, which his ENTIR...Particularly since he has an iPad, which his ENTIRE family bought him for his birthday last year. I think I'm going to milk that one for as long as I can. The kicker about FB is that the Angry Birds version is a little different. Hm. Too bad, I think.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-22633389716023679882012-04-06T18:18:36.121-04:002012-04-06T18:18:36.121-04:00You make a good point about the purpose of offerin...You make a good point about the purpose of offering these games.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-67203095665912960512012-04-06T18:17:48.403-04:002012-04-06T18:17:48.403-04:00Does that still exist? Wow. I remember how people ...Does that still exist? Wow. I remember how people were with that! I actually hid it from my news feed. lol! I obviously didn't play...Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-28877142853670762142012-04-06T18:17:02.230-04:002012-04-06T18:17:02.230-04:00There is a local autism support/programming group ...There is a local autism support/programming group in my area that created a club for kids on the spectrum who have this heightened issue. It's lead by two fascilitators and works on social skills through that common interest. Let me know if you would like more information. I could give you a link or a contact person.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-17057826291947402012-04-06T17:53:40.173-04:002012-04-06T17:53:40.173-04:00One word answer - No.
Several word answer: quite a...One word answer - No.<br />Several word answer: quite apart from the fact that kids have to be 13 to have a FB a/c (and that's too young IMO), there are plenty of other resources/games available for them which they can play without being on FB.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-40924980440783275292012-04-06T17:46:37.103-04:002012-04-06T17:46:37.103-04:00My kids are 6 and 11 and I don't think it is n...My kids are 6 and 11 and I don't think it is necessary for either one of them to be on face book. One of my friends has all her kids on face book and they are young simply so they can play the games. I don't think Face Book should offer all these games because little kids then get hooked and lured into other things. There are enough video games out there without kids invading face book too. <br /><br />Kathy<br />http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-90850095009510816662012-04-06T15:57:41.437-04:002012-04-06T15:57:41.437-04:00Look on the bright side, at least is wasn't Mo...Look on the bright side, at least is wasn't Mob Wars!! :\Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788914560977098214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-51873403553640793032012-04-06T15:00:57.735-04:002012-04-06T15:00:57.735-04:00What's this gaming club you mentioned? It sou...What's this gaming club you mentioned? It sounds like a great idea. I wish we had one. Perhaps they can talk to him about staying safe on facebook?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-22807990670523525842012-04-06T13:54:27.580-04:002012-04-06T13:54:27.580-04:00Now, see? THAT'S what I'm talking about! I...Now, see? THAT'S what I'm talking about! I LUUUVVV an occupied child!!!!<br /><br />One more week of this, Cari, and I'm going to be certifiable.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-36485803310713214182012-04-06T13:53:36.765-04:002012-04-06T13:53:36.765-04:00Brenda, hope you read this. You should check out &...Brenda, hope you read this. You should check out "Snapshots by Sam Maloney" on Facebook. It's a boy that goes to the same school as our older son. He has a keen photographer's eye and is a great example of how facebook hi-lights his talent and not his diability. Indeed, it actually has helped him with his reading, spelling and self-esteem.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-3068654960929648202012-04-06T13:52:08.746-04:002012-04-06T13:52:08.746-04:00He's kind of "over" his Ds right now...He's kind of "over" his Ds right now. The ipad's apps are pretty accessible. I think that's the allure for him. <br /><br />Doesn't fb have an age restriction of 13, anyway?Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-58491645212618208952012-04-06T13:50:31.919-04:002012-04-06T13:50:31.919-04:00Lol! I love fb.
Monitoring anything is hard in th...Lol! I love fb.<br /><br />Monitoring anything is hard in this house, though...Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-50467145724573512022012-04-06T13:50:04.998-04:002012-04-06T13:50:04.998-04:00I'm nervous about where it would go next, I...I'm nervous about where it would go next, I'll admit.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-55231292437053421092012-04-06T13:49:08.969-04:002012-04-06T13:49:08.969-04:00In the end, I don't think that I can go there,...In the end, I don't think that I can go there, but it definitely is a different world--and it happened pretty fast! You aren't old!Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-19935133260738639662012-04-06T13:48:17.250-04:002012-04-06T13:48:17.250-04:00Thanks for the reply.
I'm filing this under, ...Thanks for the reply.<br /><br />I'm filing this under, "Things I would never do if I had a typical kid." We have a Dsi. We don't have the 3D, although he belongs to a gaming club and plays with them regularly. Wii. IPad. Whatever he can get his hands on here or there. (No xbox, etc. yet)<br /><br />Words cannot describe the intense interest a spectrum kid can have with technical things. He devours them and moves on to the next.Amy McMunn https://www.blogger.com/profile/04777029840258598019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-54583368356135701682012-04-06T13:39:02.260-04:002012-04-06T13:39:02.260-04:00My kiddo is all about angry birds too. I use it o...My kiddo is all about angry birds too. I use it only in times of duress. So far I've been able to shield him from knowing he can actually play it on the computer/facebook. But there will come a day...probably around "O" in the challenge, where Mama is gonna need a few minutes, and I'll crack. Keep us updated on your decision.<br /><br />Sex, drugs and rock n' roll. Hahaha, love it!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871517399157141234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-4640468361489863952012-04-06T12:34:27.316-04:002012-04-06T12:34:27.316-04:00He might enjoy it..maybe find a hobby he loves..he...He might enjoy it..maybe find a hobby he loves..he could take pics and upload and be so proud..maybe he will find his voice in the written word :0)Brenda Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673692345871148871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-39104320694248382652012-04-06T12:33:24.943-04:002012-04-06T12:33:24.943-04:00Oh Jenn..that's HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh Jenn..that's HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!Brenda Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673692345871148871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-1432674754517092782012-04-06T12:30:35.549-04:002012-04-06T12:30:35.549-04:00I agree with Sandra Tyler. The DS is a great idea....I agree with Sandra Tyler. The DS is a great idea. If you don't want a 3DS (the newest version that plays 3D games, about $170.00) There are other versions that are cheaper. If have any questions, feel free to ask me.<br /><br />My son wants a FB account too, but I'm making him wait until he's 13, which is this July. But he's been bugging me for one for years.ResidentGamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023871918798628243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045303808923827751.post-5787259923589975252012-04-06T11:52:03.588-04:002012-04-06T11:52:03.588-04:00i guess if you are monitoring it, should be okay a...i guess if you are monitoring it, should be okay and if it isn't than deal with it then---happy facebooking :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.com