Very complicated situation, just wanted some opinions to help me decide what to do.
My sister's boyfriend was killed in a car accident a while ago leaving three kids (who lived with his ex girlfriend, not my sister). I have discovered that his kids are now on Facebook despite being well under the 13 year age limit.
Do I get them removed as I am worried for their safety/ability to distinguish between friend/foe or will it seem interferring of me? Also does anyone know if this is an anonymous process at all?
She is just looking out for some young and vunerable children...that's what it has to do with her and/or any person who sees an underagers on Facebook or the like.
Doolallygirl, I don't know the process but it matters not if it anonymous or not - If it is for over 18's, then they should not be on it.
They are below the age limit. End of. It is to do with you because you have expressed a sense of responsibility. You will not awlays meet with universal approval for this in this life but do not let that deter you. Act as you believe to be right.
Do you or your sister have any contact with the ex-girlfriend or other family who could have a quiet word with mum so she can keep an eye on their internet usage?
Not really as it's all turned a bit nasty between all parties as usually does when someone dies and people just want to get what they can from eachother i.e. estate and money etc etc.
I was of the same kind of opinion as Zacsmaster really that's why I asked for a general consensus on what I should do. It doesn't have anything to do with me you are right but I think it would be irresponsible of me not to act and I know that the boyfriend wouldn't have had his kids on there were he still alive. That's why I'm in two minds whether to act or not.
Just do it. There was a time when adults looked out for all the children they knew. Neighbours got involved because that was the way of things. What a pity those times have gone. These poor children maybe don't have anyone responsible left in their lives so it's up to people like you to help them.
They will thank her for it in the long run....I am sure you can do it annonomously, I know you can with BEBO - too many predators out there...I am a modern minded mum of 13 and 15 yr old so know the score! There are rules for a reason...Good Luck.