Necessary Risks

Son #1 was required to sign up for Google Docs by his English teacher, which necessitated his having his own email address.  I cloned him one from our optonline account this morning, under the condition that his dad and I know the password so we can check on things from time to time.  Friends of ours who have older kids have recommended this, as it's worked for them, and I've also read articles and blogs on parenting that say the same thing.  The first email he sent from his new account was to Mom, and it said "bite me."  Sigh, off we go into the wild blue yonder.