invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Does anyone know of a website forum just for kids? For them to talk to others about how they feel etc? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Hi - good to see you here again. There are several forums just for kids but I don't know of one that's specifically for youngsters with AS. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted September 4, 2009 Hi, thanks. Not been on here for some time... things have actually been going smoothly (quick, touch wood!) Someone I know is interested for their child, they want to be in touch with other kids with similar issues to understand themselves better. Would be great if such a thing exisited, anyone know of any? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted September 11, 2009 Is there really no groups for kids that anyone knows of? I am looking for something for a child of around age 11. If anyone knows of any online groups I'd love to know. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I think this has come up before in discussion, and I think others mentioned the lack of AS specific children's groups then. There are obviously general groups just for children (didn't Karen A mention her son belonged to one?). My son used to belong to a message board on AOL (and nearly got our account suspended but that's another story ). Sorry - hopefully someone will let us know if they know of anything. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGeek Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I don't know of any specifically for children that age, a lot of the forums have a 13+ limit on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KezT Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I've never found one. And when I suggested putting one on here I was soundly shouted down with endless reasons as to why it was a terrible idea and that no-one would mod it. There are plenty of kids forums for other disabilities, but not found an ASD one. I think I did find a US one that had kids & adults on once, but it was awful...... I'm thinking that this might be a case of if you want it you must do it yourself I soooooooo do not have time (or the knowledge) to do that myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I've never found one. And when I suggested putting one on here I was soundly shouted down with endless reasons as to why it was a terrible idea and that no-one would mod it. It was your discussion I was referring to Kez. Here it is. http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=19323 Everyone discussed the subject and expressed their opinions very reasonably, I thought. Your comment implies criticism of existing moderators for not doing something we never volunteered for in the first place. That's unreasonable, in my opinion. I'm thinking that this might be a case of if you want it you must do it yourself Precisely. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KezT Report post Posted September 11, 2009 It was your discussion I was referring to Kez. Here it is. http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=19323 Everyone discussed the subject and expressed their opinions very reasonably, I thought. Your comment implies criticism of existing moderators for not doing something we never volunteered for in the first place. That's unreasonable, in my opinion. Precisely. K x I was not meaning to criticise, just to say that there were many reasons given as to why it was considered a bad idea here. Sorry for implying otherwise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 11, 2009 I think there would be many legal issues in running a forum for children, which may explain why one does not exist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KezT Report post Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) I think there would be many legal issues in running a forum for children, which may explain why one does not exist. lots of kids forums exist -some for specific health or disability issues. there are some legal issues, but not loads - as long as it is a forum and not a dating agency LOL! Mods have the same duties as with an adult forum - keep it legal & appropriate & not inflamatory. Rules are the same as the adult forum, just a bit more emphasis on net safety & don't meet up without telling parents etc.... At the end of the day I don't see any more legal issues than with this forum - anyone can sign up to this and pretend they have an ASD if that is what turns them on!!! we can't know Ditto with a kids forum, anyone can sign up and say they are 12, but TBH, kids talk such a load of dross most of the time that why anyone would want to is quite beyond me LOL. Although i agree, it would be better off being somewhere else, rather than here. It just needs someone to set it up....... As I said, not me, sorry. Edited September 11, 2009 by KezT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted September 11, 2009 lots of kids forums exist -some for specific health or disability issues. there are some legal issues, but not loads - as long as it is a forum and not a dating agency LOL! Mods have the same duties as with an adult forum - keep it legal & appropriate & not inflamatory. Rules are the same as the adult forum, just a bit more emphasis on net safety & don't meet up without telling parents etc.... Sorry, I disagree. I made my views clear on the other thread but I think there is way more responsibility attached to running a forum for minors, a lot more commitment required and a lot more potential stress, and it's asking a lot of a volunteer. Where does confidentiality end? Apart from the major issue of safety, what happens if a vulnerable child starts talking about self harm - which is a real possibility on an ASD forum? It's difficult enough when adults are involved. I'd do it if it was a proper job and someone paid me. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites