I'm a parent of young children, and I just discovered that somebody who knows our family and has a grudge against us had posted photos of the kids, plus details of their lives, plus rude comments about our family, in her blog. I was really upset and angry and, if the person had not taken down the blog, I would now be considering legal action. The Internet is a completely public place, and posting details, pictures, whatever of minors and their lives (thinly disguised or not) is out of line. I don't even post pictures of my own kids, or stories about them, and if I kept a public blog, I would keep my kids out of it. It's only fair to them. When they're bigger, they'll control their own public image, and that's the way it should be, but for now--hands off is the best policy, say I.

This doesn't mean that if you are inspired by your grandkids (or kids or whatever) to create something (poetry, stories, other art) loosely based on their lives, you cannot. It just should not be recognizable, in my opinion.

LF

Well....
To all those who said I should do as the parent's wanted...I did. however, this has stopped them needling me or harrassing me; I've given them what they want...and they want more!
So...any MORE bright ideas?
gram

Anne,
I'm guessing they are monitoring my blogs; that tells alot. I figure, all the time they have spent worrying about me, they might need to be watching out for their own. Several are stay-at-home moms.

My husband wrote them an email letting them know how nice it was to connect with our grandghildren through their blogs. So, I'm guessing they will figure it out.

Well, Here goes nothing--
in my search for truth, I found several of my grandchildren have myspace accounts; some are pretty ummmm risque. So, I guess, until parents can monitor what is in thier own backyard, then perhaps, they need to leave me alone until they can. These blogs also shared similar names as mine did with one exception, TONS of pictures!
So, I'm sorry...it really ticks me off that they are making such a big deal over my little writing blogs, with poetry and short kiddie stories...
I know, some might think I'm being stubborn but...
These girls have put me through the ringer with more than this, and if it's not this issue, it will be another.

You are completely ignoring the parent's wishes.that's a foolish thing to do. Geeze. Why bother making a thread about it if it's not going to change your decision? ...eh. Each to their own.

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Watch, watch me disappearing completely/In the dream of destruction and rebirth, this poem will be sung/In this fragmented sky, aaah, dozing, you had searched for the feeling that was wished for. Siva&Diva--アリス九號。

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Edited by fuzzybutton at 09/27/2006 8:00 PM

Thank you fuzzy,
but as long as it is not an unsafe issue they will remain; I am not hurting anyone, and I am going to continue my writing. I guess, when I am a published author, and making nice money, these same daughters won't mind the $$ and the legacy. Perhaps, their childrenmight even love the idea of a book or story written about them someday.

Nope no law I know of against it
But if they wanted to they could try for a civil court hope it does not come to that though :/

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-Rasma

I know there are plenty of sick people out there, and they have the tools to do what they please. But I am so proud of all my grandchildren each and every one! I miss her so very much you can not know! Yes, it is true that my grandson is old enough but he is a special needs young man, and for that reason, I will respect his parent's request because he is not capable of making solid decissions. He has Aspergers syndrome, and is very special and so wonderful gifted. I miss our time together. I know his mother is very protective; I understand.