For or against parents logging onto kids facebooks?

[♥Fancy♥]

There are so many kids who have their parents checking their facebook and are still the ringleader of horrible bullying. Just because a parent checks the one they know about doesn't mean it's the only site they use or the only account they have. Nothing stops them from creating 10 yahoo addresses or hotmail accounts and signing up with facebook on each one. All they would have to do is make their name not show up in search results for that account. It's actually amazing how easy it is for kids to hide online. To answer your question, I don't think it matters unless they actually follow up on what they find if it is dangerous or risky and stay out of their business if it's not. I have both my parents on my facebook and I'm 22 (but I've had them on myspace when I was 16 also) and my dad asks about every "like" or status comment. I find it so irritating. It's invasive and it doesn't lead anywhere. People say facebook is a good conversation starter but I really think if you only know things about your kid because you found it on facebook you need to re-evaluate how you spend your time with them. I think too much checking or inquiring about things that won't lead to a serious conversation isn't good. Maybe once in awhile talk about a funny email you got or some big news someone shared on facebook with you and they might do the same. I am not saying never mention anything you saw on their fb unless its serious, I'm saying asking about every detail is irritating. And this is from someone who is not even a child!

EDIT: I just wanted to add based on what Easysaid mentioned about maybe they should not have one in the first place. I think if they just want to have something personal you should talk with them and consider other things that could be just for them. Also, like she mentioned, if you have to ask this question you know damn well they need to be monitered. The thought crossed your mind for a good reason. Knowing everything your kids do is what drives a lot of kids away. Not only that, have you ever had friends that you didn't tell everything to for a reason? What was that reason? Make sure you aren't doing that to your kids. You always want them to come to you rather than discovering issues on facebook.