Social networking from a teens' perspective. Are teens as wet behind the ears as we seem to think?
Are we perhaps being so cautious in our approach to protecting kids online that we are losing out on some of the educational benefits of social networking? In this article, we look at what teenagers themselves think about social networking and e-safety. This is the text (more or less) of a talk I gave recently at a Naace social network conference. Social Networking sites are NOT the problem … BEHAVIORS (and bad statistics) are! Good morning everyone, You might have seen the article on MSNBC.com recently entitled “Study rejects Internet sex predator stereotype“ which talks about a recent study released by the Crimes Against Children Research Center.
As someone who has been following trends in Internet Safety education for years I find it gratifying to see organizations and the media focusing on truly understanding this complex problem and educating students rather than pushing “fear tactic” avoidance programs. Tween social networking sites: They’re heeeeeeere.