DS on Mumsnet?

[kimbear87]

DS15 has recently picked up the hobby of using mumsnet. He's started talking about it whenever he's with me; often mentioning 'have you read that AIBU yet?' I honestly don't know what to think about this. DH thinks it's a laugh.

DS has shown me his account and seems to have posted a few times (more than me). I don't feel that comfortable knowing what comes up in this app. I don't want him to take it the wrong way or get bad ideas about the future. How can I get him to quit? He's 15 and it's not like I can limit his apps anymore so I'm a bit lost.

Other than this he's an amazing son and we usually get along quite well. Maybe I'm overreacting but I'm keen to hear a second opinion.

There are a lot worse things he could be looking at online -and to be fair he probably is

My DD came on here on a mission to work out my username and I did feel like I'd lost a bit of my privacy

Is that maybe what's bothering you rather than him taking something the wrong way?

I kind of get what you mean- cocklodgers, manchild, talking about gaslighting and narcissism (the relationship section can be a tough read sometimes), the trans debate, people in general turning nasty and calling people cs etc- does mn have an over 18s age limit?

there's the whole "hidden" sex topic to boot.

Well, I'm sure he'll be along soon to comment. Perhaps the pair of you can have a wee chat about it on this thread.

🙄

DD did something similar when she was about that age. I had to have a couple of name changes because she guessed who I was. She got bored with it after a few weeks and moved on, fortunately.

There isn’t going to be anything on here about sex that will shock a 15 year old boy. It is a bit weird and slightly disconcerting to think we could be responding to a teenager, though. 😳

Didn't have a clue about the sex board! Thanks.

Have you tried hanging around TikTok or Reddit recently? Believe me there’s far worse online that he’ll have seen than what’s on mnet

Thanks for the replies! I just found it a bit confusing. The same son that gave me a 'mumsnet screen time' is now a full on mumsnet addict...

I think it's an interesting forum where loads of different subjects are discussed. It goes way beyond parenting. You can talk about anything- relationships, politics, travel, what to watch on TV, fights with the neighbour, your pet rabbit, recipes etc. My 85 year old dad loves going on Mumsnet!
There's no other place like it online. I wouldn't worry about your son going in it unless he can identify you from your posts.

Actually, it's probably a better influence than the porn sites, so many teen boys amuse themselves with. But I'd definitely consider a few frequent name changes if you post regularly 😅