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October 30th, 2007

Hi again, today I would like to talk about websites like Myspace and Facebook. They can be great fun and a way to share your opinions on different issues. It is also a way to have fun with friends but there are many dangers of going on websites like these. There are some bad people who use these websites to find people and you have to remember that people can figure out where you are by looking at your pictures or figuring out little clues like that . You should be careful about what you post about your self or your friends because you don’t know what kind of information you might give away that could be risky.Always check messages that are left for you on your pages to make sure that it doesn’t give away any personal information and won’t make you look bad if someone like, oh I don’t know, your grandmother or teacher happens to see it. You should also get your parent or gaurdians permission before posting things about your self or friends because sometimes they really do know something about what is a good choice and what isn’t. Just remember, that just like when you say or do something in real life, when you post something on the Internet you might not be able to undo it.So stay safe, keep your personal information to yourself, and be kind with what you post to other people.

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Amanda, you definitely know what you're talking about here. Kids don't seem to understand the concept behind being careful on sites like these you mentioned. I'm not a kid, actually, I'm an old dude with a daughter who wanted to do the Myspace thing when she was ten years old. I had seen Myspace, but didn't have a page or anything. So, we made a deal...she could create her page as long as she did it with my help. She was never to access the site unless I was there. Well, back then, she couldn't even turn the computer on without permission. Anyway, we created her page and added her friends and did the whole thing as a team for about two years. That way I was able to teach her what to do and what not to do and why this and why that, etc. So, she became very security conscience with all of her computer use as a result. In other words, if I were the master of the universe, I'd make it a law that every kid read your post before joining these sites. Thank you. by jmzash
Hi jmzash,

Wow! I really like the approach you took to this issue. It seems to me that by creating the "personal space page" with your daughter and agreeing upon guidelines at the outset, you showed a lot of respect for her needs and interests while keeping her safe. Doing it together also gave you a great opportunity to spend time with her and learn about that part of her life which I think is pretty awesome. I wish I had thought of doing it that way! Now that I have learned this approach from you, I am going to try it at home with my youngest child!

Just a note to you and our other readers...although I did post the original message in this thread, it was actually Zac Broitman, our youth blogger who wrote the message. I am sure he will be pleased to see your message and might want to respond to you as well from his perspective as an avid Internet teen.

Thanks,
Amanda by Amanda Cooper

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