Incompetent Parents Sue MySpace

by on January 19, 2007 · 2 comments

Here’s the most interesting claim in the lawsuit filed by parents against MySpace alleging its negligent failure to protect their daughters:

14. Plaintiffs allege and are prepared to show proof that, at all times relevant to the claims alleged herein, said parents were variously too busy, preoccupied, or self-absorbed to attend to their ordinary parenting duties. Alternatively and additionally, the willfullness and independence of their victim children was intimidating and exhausting, for which reason responsibility for defending and guarding the interests of said victims shifted to defendant MySpace.

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  • Laura

    This is the most rediculous thing Ive ever heard. Parents suing Myspace because the site failed to protect their daughter? INSANE! The child is THEIRS, she lives under their roof. It is THEIR responsibility to monitor her internet activity, and teach her how to be safe. If anyone is to blame it is the parents for failing to do their jobs! Myspace is a place where we can all go to meet new people, and connect with old friends. It is NOT their responsibility to protect all of todays youth..not only is it not their responsibility, its not POSSIBLE! Parents should watch their children, point blank.

  • Laura

    This is the most rediculous thing Ive ever heard. Parents suing Myspace because the site failed to protect their daughter? INSANE! The child is THEIRS, she lives under their roof. It is THEIR responsibility to monitor her internet activity, and teach her how to be safe. If anyone is to blame it is the parents for failing to do their jobs! Myspace is a place where we can all go to meet new people, and connect with old friends. It is NOT their responsibility to protect all of todays youth..not only is it not their responsibility, its not POSSIBLE! Parents should watch their children, point blank.

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