Social+Networking

=Welcome to Tips About Social Networking!=

The most popular and well known websites for social networking are [|www.myspace.com] and [|www.facebook.com]. These sites allow anyone to have their own page that they can edit and tell about themselves. You can add pictures, videos, color, animation and any information about yourself that you want to share. The thing that parents need to be aware of is the safety factors of these sites. Safety settings are avaliable on these sites and should be used! The following is a list of safety conserns that all parents (or anyone for that matter) should be aware of:
 * When a page is made, **//ANYONE//** can view it unless the individual changes the settings!
 * People of all ages can make pages
 * **//ANYONE//** can request to "be your friend" on these social networking sites
 * Personal information is shared on these sites, such as address, email, instant messenger, name, age, school, favorites, etc.
 * Although it is stated that all pictures uploaded must be appropriate, not all people obey
 * People can and do post false information about themselves - such as their age and sex

If your son or daughter finds things while searching on sites such as these that they and you find to be offensive, contact the site administrator as they can then deal with any problems.

Here are a few websites to get more information on Social Networking:

 * [|Your Guide To Social Networking]
 * [|How to Keep Teens Safe on Social Network]

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