Should kids be using blogging or social networking sites such as Do You Look Good, Nexopia and Piczo?
MNet research from 2005 shows that social networking sites are extremely popular with Canadian kids, particularly girls in grades 8 to 11. Users create profiles on these sites, which often contain personal information and photos. While the age restriction is 14 years and older for Nexopia and 13 for Piczo and Do You Look Good, the content on these sites can be inappropriate for young teens. If your kids are using blogging or social networking sites you should view their profiles and blogs to ensure that no personal information or photos have been posted.
