Stalker or Social Networker ???

Okay, I admit it – I’m a stalker. I check on my friends and family daily via their social netting working sites.

Now I admit that I generally against the idea of putting yourself out there in cyberspace. I remember when Instant Messaging was new – and strongly discouraging my kids from talking to strangers online. I will not even play online games because I am afraid of who I am playing with. I am probably more scared of what they will think of my playing skills. But, why should I??? I mean, they don’t even know me – right? Here is the problem – whether they know you are not, they are REAL people. Why would you want to let a complete stranger judge you?

So why am I so obsessed with checking up on my family (mainly my kids)? It’s about change. You either have to keep up with the world, or let the world pass you by. I am pretty sure that the majority of my kids already think the later. The ever evolving cyber world is their mode of communication, so I choose to keep informed.

I have invested so much of my life into raising my children to become happy, healthy, & independent adults. I just want to see where my investment leads. When I get a glimpse into their world, I feel like a stock broker whose stock just shot through the ceiling. “For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.” (Luke 12:34)

So, yeah, call me a stalker – or just call me a parent. Either way, I am unabashed and will not apologize for the honor of either title.