Greetings Readers!

For my principles of new media class I have decided to cover the effect social networking sites have on American preteens and teenagers. 

Initially created for college students and working adults, social networking sites such as Facebook, have become increasingly popular amongst preteens and teenagers. I became intrigued on the topic after seeing and reading numerous coverage on its effect on this age group.  Based on what I have seen and read, the social networking world play a big part in their reality.  From how many friends a child has to how many comments on a picture are tied to actual popularity and a child's self worth.  Social networking sites introduce children to dark and light sides of the world not previously conquered by their former generation. I personally see social networking to be a corrupting factor in preteens and teenagers lives but as we go along you can be the judge of this.

~~~~~JW