Found Discord server my 14yo was hiding

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1w ago1 min read

So I was helping him with tech stuff and noticed a Discord app. Asked him about it and he got defensive. Found out he's in some gaming servers that are pretty unmoderated. He's not saying anything inappropriate from what I can see but honestly it freaked me out. How much should I let him have privacy vs keeping him safe? This feels like parenting in a minefield.

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JJakeNew Dad1w ago

With three kids I've learned Discord itself isn't the enemy, it's really about who he's talking to and what kind of environment it is. Maybe ask to join or at least understand what servers he's in?

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FFrank L.New Dad1w ago

Yeah, the defensiveness is pretty common at that age. I'd try asking what games he's into rather than focusing on the hiding part, might open up the conversation better.

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