Social Networking?

Teenagers’ socializing on the internet is just a way for them to take a break from all of the work they have to do. I think that teenager are just trying to talk to their friends and have a good time, while the whole predator and dangers thing is way too overblown. While parents are worrying too much, kids are really just talking to the friends that they met at school, camp or sports. It is now said by experts that kids’ internet use is a good thing, because it is helpful for the kids to know these things to be successful in life. However caution must be used because there are always dangers from bad people out there. An example of this is the tradgedy that happened when Lori Drew, an adult, pretended she was a teenage guy. She was talking to thirteen year old Megan Meier, when all of a sudden she started insulting Megan in very bad ways. Sadly, Megan commited suicide after this. These websites such as myspace and facebook are giving kids the literary skills they need in life. They are learning how to communicate with people, how to make a home page, and manage a public identity. Teens usually have a full time intimate community between them and their friends talking online. No one else can talk to them unless they want them to, and usually only talk to friends. People who use these sites such as facebook and myspace, according to experts, move on to exploration on the computer, as well as customize games and equipment. In conclusion I believe that socializing on the internet with facebook or myspace is not a bad thing. It helps teens get away from their work, relax and talk to friends. But always remember, caution must always be used.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/us/20internet.html?scp=1&sq=teenagers%20internet%20socializing&st=cse