Facebook is a social networking site made for adults. In fact, if you read their terms of service, a person has to be at least 13 years old to create an account. As tempting as it might be to create a Facebook page for your toddler, it is not the best idea.
Privacy is a major concern when using Facebook. Pretty much anyone can find out information about your toddler even though you may have their page in total lock down. It is difficult to keep your toddler's profile from being viewed by total strangers. The best privacy on the
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LeapFrog Tag Reading System
November 23rd, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Internet, Learning, Product reviews
The LeapFrog Tag Reading System is one of those toys designed to get your child to read. It is made to resemble a fat pen that your child can hold. As your child drags the pen over the words, it will read them out loud. It does come with an initial story book. You can buy other titles to add to your collection.
A computer and USB port is required to load the books onto the Tag system. The books have to be set-up and loaded before you use the system. It does connect to the online program where your
A computer and USB port is required to load the books onto the Tag system. The books have to be set-up and loaded before you use the system. It does connect to the online program where your
Teen’s Perspective on Facebook
October 12th, 2011 Posted by Sam P. | Internet, Teen Perspective, Teens
Facebook -- everybody has it, but do you really need it? I could see arguing for both sides, so I will.
Facebook is completely unnecessary. You see your friends all day long at school; if you want to talk to them you can call them or text them or go over their house. Why do you need to know what people are doing 24/7? I mean, did I really need to know that your dog was sitting on you or that you pulled an all-nighter? If I wanted to know what you were doing or how you were, I would
Facebook is completely unnecessary. You see your friends all day long at school; if you want to talk to them you can call them or text them or go over their house. Why do you need to know what people are doing 24/7? I mean, did I really need to know that your dog was sitting on you or that you pulled an all-nighter? If I wanted to know what you were doing or how you were, I would
Creeper. You may have heard your teen use this term in reference to Facebook, but do you know what it means? Basically, a creeper is someone who has a Facebook account, but they don’t just use this form of media just to be social, they use it as a means of gathering information about people. Some creepers may be looking for “hot” girls or guys to date, while others may wish to determine the movements of a specific person in order to “accidentally” bump into them. Actually, I have heard some say that creeping can be equated to stalking.
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At what age is Facebook OK? On the surface, it seems like the ideal platform for a kid to test the waters of social networking. The personal information is available to only those pre-approved "Friends." Language and content can be easily screened by limiting those who have access to your child's account.
Except it doesn't work that way. Like the old AIDS commercial, your child isn't just friends with everyone on their friend list. They are also exposed to everyone on their friends' friend lists through cross-postings on "the wall." Even limiting it to just friends
Except it doesn't work that way. Like the old AIDS commercial, your child isn't just friends with everyone on their friend list. They are also exposed to everyone on their friends' friend lists through cross-postings on "the wall." Even limiting it to just friends
