Social Networking Websites, Such as Facebook and Twitter, Have Become

question 91

Essay

Social networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become extremely prevalent among teenagers (as well as adults). Describe how online friendships affect in-person relationships. In your opinion, do you think having a personal website, such as a profile on one of these websites, places an adolescent at risk of being contacted by a sexual predator? If you were a parent of a teenager, would you allow your son or daughter to have a profile?

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