Social Networking for kids
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shalu wasu | Mar 27, 2011
Children below 13 are not allowed on Facebook. That is not really enough to keep them away! Many of them create accounts on Facebook with fake dates of birth and sneak in. (Facebook claims that they from their site EVERY DAY!) I also know of parents who condone this and actually help set up FB accounts for their 9-10 year olds! This can be risky and dangerous though and apart from exposing them to inappropriate content also carries the danger of them being approached by strangers who may be up to no good.
The good news is that there are social networking sites that have been set up solely for the purpose of providing a safe and networking environment for kids. Here are a few good one’s!
- Club Penguin: It’s run by Disney, is fun and extremely addictive. Parents need to approve a child’s account. (Also my son’s favourite)
- Togetherville: Use can your existing Facebook account to create an account for your child. Targeted at children below 10. They will also charge you 1 cent on your credit card before your account can be verified.
- WhatsWhat: This is perhaps the most secure social networking site for children. Parents need to submit their credit card info just to be able to set us accounts for their children.
- Scuttle Pad: Targeted at kids from 6-11. They can only communicate via preset communication options.
- Gianthello: Most Facebook like in its features, it provides the richest social networking experience and may be more appropriate for older kids.
Stay safe and have fun!
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