Growing Up Online

As I was browsing the site pbs.org, I watched a video that talks about social networking. These days, there are many social networking sites that are being accessed by millions of teenagers. For many, the internet is a place for self-expression and /or socializes with other friends. They can upload videos and pictures to be viewed by others. For example, Jessica who is a high school student was lonely. She hadn’t had friends and was tortured by other kids. But after she started the network and uploaded pictures, she said, her life completely changed. People start noticing her. Teenagers want to become famous and look “hot”. Many parents have no idea what is going on behind their children bedroom doors. They are concerned because it is hard to control what the children do and no body is in charge to stop the violence such as the cyber harassments and bullying. they fear predators would take advantage of their love ones.