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TECH & PARENTING

The Future of the Web

Ever heard of blogging, Web 2.0, wiki's or podcasting? Wondering what all the buzz is about? Click here to learn.

Parents, Can You Answer These Questions?

What happened between a 16-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man as a result of her giving out personal info about her life offline?
What is the main risk teens are taking with blogs and sites like MYSPACE, XANGA, and FACEBOOK?
Why are schools increasingly worried about sites like MYSPACE?
How are online predators a danger to boys as well as girls.
Why have some schools or districts banned blogs altogether?
What could be one result that might affect a teen's adult life/future if they post too much personal information on the web?
Name three ways teens can enjoy sites like MYSPACE and FACEBOOK while still keeping themselves safe.
Name three positive educational uses of a wiki. (A wiki is a type of interactive blog or web site.)
Name two positive things parents can do protect their teens if they want to allow them to have personal web pages on social networking sites.