Would I be in the wrong if I block my mom on Facebook?

[William James]

I seriously am thinking about blocking/un-friending my mom on Facebook because she wants to make sure that I stay "inside the lines." I want to be able to use Facebook to communicate with my friends without her constant scrutiny. She, however, demands that I stay friends with her. But I have the right to my privacy, says the LAW. AND, I have the right to be friends or not be friends with whomever I want, says the Facebook Terms and Service. I think my mom is being a dictator in a free country and I have every right to block her. I just want the opinions of others. And, if you were my mom, what would you do if I blocked you?

By the way, I am sixteen years old, if you guys wanted to know.

[Penndragon1995]

Create another account so she won't know and do whatever you want on it

[Rob]

I blocked all of my relatives and family members years ago. Best facebook decision i ever made


BTW: If you're only 16 you are NOT entitled to the same rights as adults. You don't have a right to privacy if she is your parent/guardian.

[Eme♥]

I think your mom is just worried about you. Lots of people around your age don't do very good things and your mom is just looking after you. She wants the best for you. You could just message your friends and your mom won't be able to see them.

[lola]

It would but I blocked my mom cuz she was stalking my page and looking at my pics and oo whos that or is that your boyfriend and stuff like that. She found out so I was like idk mom facebook has technical difficulties that happens ! So I unblocked her

[Right On]

Sure, you have the right to block her. However, I'm guessing that she bought you the computer and/or phone that you use to get on facebook... so she has the right to take them away. Honestly, I think she should lighten up a little but as a kid, there is not much you can do. Your parents technically own most of your stuff, plus they feed you and buy you clothes and all that. Here's what I suggest- keep her as a friend on facebook but set up a separate account to use with your real friends. Don't use your real name or picture on your profile, but you can post pictures on it as long as you block her from seeing them. As long as she doesn't find out, you're in the clear. If she says anything, just deny that it's you. Make sure to keep that account private and only let friends know about it, that way she can't find out. Then you post stuff on your "real" account about how great your mom's cooking is and crap like that. Meanwhile, transfer all your buddies over to your new account and tell them to message you there. Be more sneaky!

[Victor]

As a 16 year old, your legal rights to privacy against parents are pretty much non-existent. You are still a minor, and are legally considered a minor without any real adult rights until you reach 18 or maybe move out of your home. Your parents actually have all legal rights to snoop on your social media accounts if they want (legal rights, I am not talking about ethical or moral rights). And your parents are also dictator of the home, which you may find distasteful but it is legally true. They can't do anything illegal to you, such as child abuse, buy spying on facebook accounts is not illegal for parents watching their childrens activities.

So, short answer to your question - you can block your mom if you want. Of course, she has every right if she wants to take away your computer, tablet, cell phone, or other personal electronics if she wants. I would guess that she is most likely looking after your well-being, as the news is full of stories of teenagers getting seduced, bullied, sexually abused, and stalked through internet websites and social media.

[BLANK]

Okay well cool it with the tyranny talk, that's not going to get you anywhere. But go for it, I did it to my dad. They don't get an alert or anything, they just can't find you on facebook. They might be confused. Hhahahaha you could even tell them you deleted it, and then just not use it when they're around.

[siamvelvet72]

If you're sixteen then you are still a juvenile and if you blocked me then I'd simply get the internet turned off and that would solve the whole problem right there. If you want to act so adult then stop whining about such trivial things.