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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 |
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