From the ‘air’ of the authority of this 14 year old’s website can only be achieved through life’s experience and I can’t really see how a 14 year old can wisen up that much.

You did the right thing, Yuga. Kudos to you! And true, Carl deserves a better treatment from fellow bloggers. Let’s give the boy a chance.

On another note, however, don’t parent-bloggers exploit their kids in some ways?

Posting photos of their children, for instance – for the purpose of attracting more traffic to their sites – is a form of indirect exploitation, especially when those involved are babies who are still oblivious of the blogosphere. Well, of course, parents have authority over their minor children, but when done for money….????? Now, only our consciences can answer this question.

And I am no exception. One time my teenaged daughter complained to me and called my attention for posting some of her pics without her permission. Imagine how embarrassed I was when she said I was exploiting her! So from then on, before publishing any of her pics in my blog, I have learned to consult her first.

Just saying my piece. And yes, I wish the whole blogosphere – PEACE!