New on ConnectSafely: Yahoo tech columnist Robin Raskin discusses parents who use Facebook to check on their college-age children’s friends and potential roommates.

Don't judge a face by their Facebook profile

Parents are coming out of the closet and using Facebook openly as a tool in their parenting arsenal. They are looking at their kids’ friends, potential roommates, and even entire college classes in order to pre-screen elements they deem desirable. It might have been acceptable to call the school when your child was in second grade and intervene on her behalf; not when they’re off to college.

Tell us: Do you check out the profiles of your children’s friends or classmates? Please share your thoughts!

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Maureen Kochan
ConnectSafely forum manager