[LM_NET] Book on social networking

[Nancy Willard <nwillard@CSRIU.ORG>]

> Date:    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 21:25:16 -0500
> From:    msirwin <msirwin@OPTONLINE.NET>
> Subject: Re: Dewey for social networks
> 
> I was asked for titles about social networking. The two I purchased are:
> 
> MySpace safety: 51 tips for teens and parents by Kevin Farnham
> MySpace unraveled: a parents guide to teen social networking from the
> directors of BlogSafety.com

I work closely with Anne Collier and Larry Magid, the authors of MySpace
Unleashed. I highly recommend this book. Anne, Larry, and I have a similar
approach to Internet issues -- recognizing the natural growth of this
medium, acknowledging the concerns, and providing the information and
guidance to address the concerns.

The book is great for parents. I also think many teens will find really
helpful material in this book -- especially the chapter that provides
guidance on how to use the controls built into MySpace to ensure that your
experience is safe and under your control. I think teens want to know how to
exercise this kind of control.

I also highly recommend that you subscribe to Anne's weekly newsletter
NetFamilyNews at http://newfamilynews.org. And visit Anne and Larry's web
site BlogSafety at http:blogsafety.org.

Nancy
-- 
Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D.
Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
http://csriu.org
http://cyberbully.org
nwillard@csriu.org

Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social
Cruelty, Threats, and Distress, a resource for educators, is now available
online at http://cyberbully.org.

Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens: Helping Young People Use the Internet
Safely and Responsibly. Jossey-Bass (forthcoming)

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