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Harlan Coben The Undercover Parent

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Harlan Coben’s editorial article “The Undercover Parent” (March 16,2008) suggests that putting spyware on your child’s computer is a good idea. Throughout the article Coben supports his thesis by first telling a short story, then listing different counterarguments throughout his paragraphs. Coben says that “Most parents won’t even consider it.” I agree with most of his points, but also disagree with a few. Here is my response. I agree with Coben on how we have to be wary on what kids do online. He uses great examples of what’s not safe online, and what you have to watch out for. When he talks about how overprotective parents nowadays fight battles for their kids when it comes to situations like fighting on the playground, or not being put
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