I’m Scared to Tell Them

Question:

i need ur advice on something…well i have a facebook…but my
parents dont know about it (they would kill me if they new) and i am
safe on the internet and stuff…but they still probably wouldnt
understand. i really want to tell them! but im scared if i
do…they’ll make me delete the account..or something! im also scared
if i dont tell them they’ll find out another way, and i’ll be in worse
trouble. but yet i love facebook it has helped me connect with tons of
my friends:)
thanks so much for ur advice.

Phyllis replied:

Is there anything on your Facebook account that you wouldn’t want them to see?  Something embarrassing or obscene or catty or mean?  If not, why not let them see your account and the responses you get from your friends?  Tell them, and show them, how much it means to you, what you get out of it, and apologize for keeping it secret.  Tell them you value a good relationship with them and want to know you can let them in on  your life. Then  hope for the best.  They may be grateful you shared this with them.  If I was your parent, I would be.