<p>This thread brought to mind a discussion on the old forum about kids who were interested in careers that required a security clearance, such as the CIA and NSA. I think the military and some industries (such as defense contractors) and others could be added to that list. I have warned my children that they need to be very judicious in deciding what to post online. A government agency doing a background check (or a potential employer) will be able to find most everything an individual has posted online. I just don’t think teenagers are thinking this far ahead, or maybe they’re just too innocent about the way things work, but in any case they need to be careful. Here’s the thread:</p>
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