Give children some privacy: it is their right


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The child enjoys privacy - but parents are allowed to violate it if they are concerned about the child's well-being. Photo: 123rf.com

Whether out of concern or curiosity, parents today have plenty of options for monitoring their children - both in the online and offline worlds. But just because we can now keep a close watch over our children every waking minute, doesn't mean it's right.

"I've found something in your room..." "And who's this Max you are texting all the time?" While many parents think these questions are entirely reasonable, many children and teenagers find them unacceptable. And they are right.

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