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Honestly, the whole situation really freaked me out. An 18-year-old sent me a friend request even though my profile clearly said I’m a minor, and the very first thing they messaged me was some gross, inappropriate sexual question. Like… what is wrong with people?
It’s honestly sad that there are still people out there who think it’s okay to talk to minors like that, or try to push boundaries just because they’re behind a screen. It feels disrespectful, uncomfortable, and honestly just disgusting. I wasn’t doing anything to invite that kind of behavior, and it shows how some people have zero awareness or decency.
Stuff like this really reminds me why online spaces can feel unsafe sometimes. No one—especially not a minor—should have to deal with adults sending creepy or sexual messages. It’s just messed up, and I’m glad I trust myself enough to recognize how wrong it was instead of brushing it off.
Anyway… what are your thoughts?
And honestly, I’m not even sorry for writing all of this, because that whole situation seriously shook me. It got under my skin in a way I can’t just brush off. The fact that an adult thought it was okay to speak to me like that—it really messed with me, and I needed to get it out.”
And honestly… it breaks me that this isn’t the first time something like this has happened. I’m just so worn down. This one hit me harder than the rest, and it… it really felt like my breaking point. I’m tired of pretending it doesn’t get to me.
Anway… bye, guys. I think I’m going to go write in my diary now and just get it all out… I’m so fed up with this!
me know your thoughts… I really need to hear what you think about all of this.
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alex
this!! i know its a pretty hot topic when it comes to government control on the internet but sometimes i do think its necessary to protect children online from creeps. creeps will always be out there and until theres a sure solution to prevent that, which there will never really be a 100% proof way to do that, i think kids need restricted access to socials and the internet. by law, i am still a minor but can consent in my state which kinda puts me in a weird grey area, also considering i have around a half a year before im considered an adult. literally today i ran into my first ever creep on here who i immediately blocked. as a kid who grew up on the internet without any restrictions at all, i unfortunately have found myself in bad and harmful situations that put my safety at risk. it makes me sad to think there are young children that may experience the same thing. i think tweens/teen deserve to feel safe online and have their own spaces, but creeps will always be creeps. i think society in general should do a better job at educating young children from an early age all the way up to mid-teens about internet safety, but not just "oh dont trust strangers", but like share real stories of the results of lack of internet safety and truly convey how important and serious it is.
Yeah, I totally get that. It’s scary how many creeps are out there, and some rules for kids online definitely make sense. I also think real stories about what can happen would make internet safety way more real for kids. Glad you blocked that person quickly!!!! <3
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