I have just read about a 14-year old girl who has disappeared, presumably after chatting to an adult on Mxit. In response, some commentators have suggested that Mxit be "suspended" until something is done to regulate it.

While I understand the frustration of feeling helpless, I nevertheless don't think shutting down Mxit will solve the problem, because children would simply find other outlets to chat - either online or through their cellphones.

What needs to happen is, parents must impress u...