http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:19:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-811931 Facebook adopts new privacy rules, because 49 attorney generals are grandstanding » VentureBeat Thu, 08 May 2008 18:34:07 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/#comment-811931 [...] for whatever reason, appreciate the attention of creepy older people they happen to meet online. A recent study showed most interaction between children and predators that ended in criminal activity happened [...] [...] for whatever reason, appreciate the attention of creepy older people they happen to meet online. A recent study showed most interaction between children and predators that ended in criminal activity happened [...]

]]> http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-795834 mschmulen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:15:19 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/#comment-795834 I agree that MySpace and Facebook have taken a disproportionate share of the blame; that is what happens when you are the big elephant in the room. However, as industry leaders, they should lead by example. There are no substitutes for good parenting, but social media companies need to realize that many parents don't "get" technology. Therefore, they should provide easy-to-use tools for parents to keep track of their children's online activities. I agree that MySpace and Facebook have taken a disproportionate share of the blame; that is what happens when you are the big elephant in the room. However, as industry leaders, they should lead by example.
There are no substitutes for good parenting, but social media companies need to realize that many parents don’t “get” technology. Therefore, they should provide easy-to-use tools for parents to keep track of their children’s online activities.

]]> http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-795813 Benoit Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:49:24 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/02/19/study-social-networks-are-actually-pretty-safe-for-kids/#comment-795813 I think parents play a large role in making sure that their kids are safe online, and often the burden/responsibility is thrown at Social Networks too easily. I think parents play a large role in making sure that their kids are safe online, and often the burden/responsibility is thrown at Social Networks too easily.

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