Public radio documentary about kids and the web - Help!

American RadioWorks (http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/) needs
your help with a public radio documentary about kids creating and
using online identities.

Part of growing up is discovering oneself and learning how to relate
to others, right? But in the age of Web sites such as Stardoll, Gaia
Online and Doppelganger Inc., children ("tweens" and younger) are
creating virtual alter egos and making friends online.

A 2007 Pew Internet & American Life Project survey found that over
half of American teens (12-17) who are online use sites like Facebook,
MySpace and Second Life.

Does your child use social networking sites? Has s/he created an
online avatar or virtual persona? If so, how is this avatar similar
or different from your real life child?

Share your insights he
http://www.publicradio.org/applicati...e=547b0881360f

Are these Web sites simply a new a vehicle for a child's imagination?
Do they help children socialize in a meaningful way? Let us know what
you think. Feel free to discuss/debate this here at
google.misc.kids. Express some interest and we'll keep you updated
about the program.

Many thanks,

Lea Coon
Public Insight Journalism
American Public Media