It’s become an increasingly familiar cry among teens and young adults: “(NUTS)! – my parents are on Facebook!” As the world’s biggest social-networking site continues to grow, parents are joining – and invariably asking the kids to include them in their circle of online friends.

Many young people are horrified at the idea of parents seeing their posts – which may include racy photos or talk about who they’re dating.

“I don’t want my mom asking me about everything I say on Facebook,” said 15-year-old Evie Petersen, who is ignoring her mother’s most recent friend request. More here.

My 21-year-old and 16-year-old sons both friended me on facebook and I accepted their requests. My 18-year-old has not, but he hasn't set his privacy settings very well so I can still read his updates if I choose. My teenage nephews also sent me  friend requests. Do I see a lot of stuff I wish I didn't?
Yep.

How about you? Are you facebook friends with your kids?

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