When we asked parents across the country if they think they should monitor their kids’ activity on Facebook and other social networks, we knew right away we had touched a nerve.

Here is what 10 parents, guardians, aunts and uncles told us in no uncertain terms:

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Yes! Using social media is a privilege in our house. If our boys want a Facebook account, we must know the password and have access. This is true for cellphones as well. I also believe they should not have a phone before age 13. That is the required age to join Facebook. It’s important to know what’s going on in our children’s lives. My niece was bullied on Facebook. It was bad. I fully believe the kids who said those terrible things did not have parents who monitored their actions. — Kim from Owensboro, Kentucky

If our boys want a Facebook account we must know the password and have access at all times. This is true for cellphones as well.

I monitored my now-13-year-old daughter a lot in the beginning but have built up a wonderful trust with her that I don’t need to monitor half as much as I used to (maybe once a month). I realize I may be a little naïve, but I really do trust her. — Mary from Alexandria, Virginia

A man I know has four teenaged children. At 10 p.m. he brings out a basket and all gadgets go inside. The basket sleeps next to his head. No one gets their things back until morning, after teeth are brushed, hair is combed, homework signed. School takes care of the rest. They get a little window of fun after school but don’t get gadgets until homework is done. I think he should run for president. — Patricia from New Orleans

Yes. When I was teaching prospective teachers we used to spend a lot of time talking about this subject. Many of my students were woefully ignorant of how their posts affected their image and job prospects. — Carolyn from Alexandria, Virginia

I don’t need to monitor my 13-year-old daughter half as much as I used to (maybe once a month). I may be a little naïve, but I really do trust her.

If your kids use Facebook, they’re old enough to not worry about. If not, it’s all about Instagram, Snapchat, and ifunny. — Michael from Austin, Texas

My 15- and 13-year-old boys have Instagram and Facebook (although they are rarely on FB now). I collect their devices by 10 p.m. and if they can’t get homework done or be ready on time in the morning, they lose them. I am frustrated by Snapchat, but talk extensively about the ramifications of sending something stupid. If parents allow their kids to have phones and social media accounts but don’t monitor their online behavior, they are nothing short of negligent. The trouble kids can get into is beyond comprehension. — Wendy from Aiken, South Carolina

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Facebook is out for teens. I have a 16-year-old girl who could care less. Now Instagram (and) Snapchat are the in-things for kids. My 12-year-old twins use Instagram (and) Snapchat, too. I look periodically on Instagram so my kids know I can get on there. It’s a good way to know about them and their friends. I’m not a crazy over-protective mom but I like to know what’s going on. It’s important. — Julie from Evansville, Indiana

I’m not a crazy over-protective mom, but I like to know what’s going on. I think it’s important.

This is why we got on Facebook. Our kids know we are friends with all of their friends on FB, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, at any time we can ask for their phones and search. If they know they aren’t doing anything wrong, then they don’t have a problem. We set that expectation when we got the phones and let them on social media. It’s all about keeping kids accountable. — Jeff from Russellville, Kentucky

Parents should be able to trust that their children will do their best to behave admirably, but also monitor their behavior so that they can acknowledge success, and support improvement when the child falls short. That’s what it means to be a parent. How could social media be exempt? — Lynne from Maryland

When my older daughter was 15, she and her first boyfriend broke up. The boy’s mom posted something ugly on her Facebook page. My daughter called me and I got involved. It is a good rule to set guidelines and stay connected on social media. I don’t read their texts or emails, but I highly recommend staying in the loop on Facebook. — Renee from Lexington, Kentucky