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Should I trust my daughter with a Flip video camcorder?

Candy - posted on 11/13/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )

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My 13 year old asked for a Flip video camera for Christmas. My husband is afraid that a video camera would "enable" her to use it inappropriately. So far, she has given us no reason to distrust her and I hope she would use the camera just for fun or to video sporting events. My friend says if she wanted to use it inappropriately, she could use a friend's camera, or use the video feature on her own cell phone or digital camera, so why not get her the Flip. I'd love other opinions on the subject.

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Angie - posted on 11/20/2010

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As I said in another group, the camera is probably not a problem. The problem is that you and your husband aren't standing as a united front. His fears should be respected and should be a reason to have a conversation together and decide - without your daughter's input - if it's a gift she should have.

Ramona - posted on 11/19/2010

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I have a 16 yo daughter, and she has had a little video camera for years, and we never had any issues with it.

Sabrina - posted on 11/16/2010

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I have 3 teenage girls and each of them is very different from one another. I'm also a youth leader and have a lot of experience with teenage girls. Based on this experience, I can tell you that kids seem to lose their minds when they are right around the age of 13 or 14. All my girls have done it and believe me, we have a great family and have instilled all the "values" since birth. But we've had big issues with "inappropriate" videos and pictures and the kids just stare at me like a deer in headlights and don't quite "get it". Ugh.....good kids don't always make good decisions. Just talk it out and stay on top of things. I'm not saying to not give her the flip cam but it's just important to be aware of what's going on and never assume that she wouldn't use it for the wrong reasons. Remember when you were a kid? (smiles) That's enough for me to switch my thinking and also keep me from freaking out. Kids will be kids and they will almost always try to push the boundaries. Just lay down the guidelines, discuss the details knowing you won't be giving her any new ideas, and observe. Hope that helps.

Joan - posted on 11/15/2010

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does she have a computer with a camera in it already?
if she is going to use these inappropriately she has the ability to do this already. look into your ability to see what she has taped. find out if the material stays in the camera for more than one upload.

Autumn - posted on 11/13/2010

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I say why not. If you get it for her let her know the boundaries. If she is a good child then chances are she already knows. Let her know that your paying for the phone bill so if you choice to read her text then its your right. Give her a little trust and if she brakes it take the phone and let her know that she wont be getting it back tell you can trust her again. You have to give a little trust to her, so she can grow a little. Best of luck

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